Royals Honor Terrance Gore with Emotional First Pitch

Zane Gore, son of the late Royals player, threw a perfect strike to Alex Gordon before home opener

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:23pm

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An abstract, expressionist painting in neon colors depicting the powerful motion and energy of a baseball being thrown, representing the ceremonial first pitch by Zane Gore to honor his late father Terrance Gore, a former Kansas City Royals player.The emotional first pitch ceremony honored the memory of a beloved Royals player, Terrance Gore, and the strong bond between father and son.Kansas City Today

Ahead of the Kansas City Royals' home opener against the Minnesota Twins, the team paid tribute to former player Terrance Gore, who passed away in February 2026. Zane Gore, Terrance's son, threw out the ceremonial first pitch to Alex Gordon, Gore's former Royals teammate from their 2015 World Series championship team.

Why it matters

Terrance Gore was a beloved member of the Royals organization, known for his speed and contributions to the team's 2015 World Series victory. The emotional first pitch ceremony allowed the Royals and their fans to honor his memory and legacy before the start of the new season.

The details

Zane Gore, Terrance's son, delivered a perfect strike to Alex Gordon, who played alongside Terrance on the 2015 Royals team that won the World Series. The touching tribute came before the Royals' home opener against the Minnesota Twins, with the Royals currently leading 2-1 in the 5th inning. The Royals will be without closer Carlos Estevez, who is in a walking boot and unavailable for the game.

  • The Royals' home opener against the Minnesota Twins took place on March 30, 2026.
  • Terrance Gore passed away in February 2026.

The players

Terrance Gore

A former player for the Kansas City Royals, known for his speed and contributions to the team's 2015 World Series championship.

Zane Gore

The son of the late Terrance Gore, who threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Royals' home opener.

Alex Gordon

A former Royals player who was Terrance Gore's teammate on the 2015 World Series championship team, and caught the ceremonial first pitch from Zane Gore.

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The takeaway

The Royals' emotional tribute to Terrance Gore before their home opener was a poignant way to honor the memory of a player who was beloved by the team and its fans. The ceremonial first pitch from his son Zane was a touching moment that allowed the Royals community to come together and celebrate Terrance's legacy.