Cleveland’s Austin Hedges Proposes to Girlfriend After Guardians’ Victory Over Orioles

Austin Hedges found the perfect moment to pop the question. Following his pivotal role in the Cleveland Guardians’ 8-4 victory against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday afternoon, Hedges took a step beyond the baseball diamond and into a new chapter of his life.

As the game concluded at Progressive Field, Hedges, who had scored the Guardians’ first run, proposed to his girlfriend, Lexi Dickinson, right on the field. Without hesitation, she said yes, making the day even more memorable for the catcher.

“I’ve had the ring since early spring training, but was just trying to figure out when the right time was,” Hedges shared. “I was going to do it regardless, but I really wanted to win that game to make it extra special.” His anticipation was palpable, as he expressed, “I had a lot of nerves today. I’m always nervous for baseball games, but just trying to stay present, knowing there were some activities after made it harder. It was a special day. A special day to be able to soak it all in.”

Hedges and Dickinson began their relationship in November 2024, and Sunday marked a significant milestone for them both. The catcher, still in his uniform, captured the moment with a heartfelt display of love that resonated with fans and teammates alike.

Now in his third season back with the Guardians, Hedges signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the team this offseason. His journey in Major League Baseball began with the San Diego Padres in 2015, and he has since played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Texas Rangers, where he celebrated a World Series title in 2023.

In the current season, Hedges boasts a .250 batting average with two RBIs across nine games. His scoring in the third inning on Sunday came after Steven Kwan hit a sacrifice fly, allowing the Guardians to take an early lead. The victory improved Cleveland’s record to 13-10, and notably, the Guardians are a perfect 8-0 when Hedges starts behind the plate.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.