Guardians' Hedges proposes after win

Catcher Austin Hedges gets engaged on field after Cleveland's victory over Baltimore.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 11:03pm

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After the Cleveland Guardians secured a win over the Baltimore Orioles, catcher Austin Hedges proposed to his girlfriend Lexi on the field at Progressive Field. Hedges said he had been planning the proposal for a couple weeks and wanted to do it after a Guardians win to make the moment extra special. Lexi said yes as Hedges' teammates and loved ones celebrated the engagement.

Why it matters

Proposals at sporting events are becoming increasingly common, as athletes look to create memorable moments for their significant others in front of crowds of fans. This proposal highlights the personal lives of professional athletes and the special occasions they are able to celebrate with their teams and communities.

The details

In the aftermath of the Guardians' 8-4 victory over the Orioles, 33-year-old catcher Austin Hedges got down on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend Lexi. The left-field video board displayed the message 'Lexi, will you marry me?' as Hedges' teammates and loved ones looked on to witness the special moment. Hedges said he had been planning the proposal for a couple weeks and wanted to do it after a Guardians win to make it extra memorable.

  • The proposal took place on Sunday, April 19, 2026 after the Guardians' victory over the Orioles.
  • Hedges and Lexi have been together since November 2024.

The players

Austin Hedges

A 33-year-old catcher for the Cleveland Guardians who proposed to his girlfriend Lexi on the field after the team's win.

Lexi

The girlfriend of Austin Hedges who accepted his marriage proposal on the field at Progressive Field.

José Ramírez

A Guardians player who hit two home runs in the game that preceded Hedges' proposal.

Brayan Rocchio

A Guardians player who drove in three runs in the game that preceded Hedges' proposal.

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What they’re saying

“[I had a] lot of nerves, a lot of nerves. I'm always nervous for baseball games. Obviously that's a good team over there, and we want to win the series. Just trying to stay present, knowing that there were some activities after.”

— Austin Hedges, Guardians catcher

“[It was a] special day. Special day to be able to soak it all in.”

— Austin Hedges, Guardians catcher

What’s next

The Guardians will continue their season as Hedges and Lexi begin planning their wedding.

The takeaway

Proposals at sporting events have become increasingly common, allowing athletes to create memorable moments for their significant others in front of crowds of fans. This proposal by Guardians catcher Austin Hedges highlights the personal lives of professional athletes and the special occasions they are able to celebrate with their teams and communities.