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Eugenio Suárez Becomes U.S. Citizen, Celebrates with Homer
5 Sep
Summary
- Eugenio Suárez celebrated U.S. citizenship with a three-run homer.
- His walk-up song changed to 'God Bless the USA' after citizenship.
- The home run tied him with Ken Griffey Jr. for ninth all-time.
Cincinnati Reds slugger Eugenio Suárez achieved a significant personal milestone by becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen. This momentous event was celebrated by his teammates and fans alike. Upon stepping up to the plate for his first at-bat as a U.S. citizen, the ballpark echoed with Lee Greenwood's patriotic anthem, 'God Bless the USA.'
This poignant musical tribute was arranged by his fellow players following Suárez's successful completion of the U.S. naturalization test. The celebration continued on the field as Suárez later launched a crucial three-run home run. This impactful hit not only contributed to the Reds' lead but also tied him with baseball legend Ken Griffey Jr. for ninth place in the team's history for career home runs.
