Mariners Pitcher Calls Ruiz's Ovation 'One Of Coolest Things I've Ever Seen'
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Chase De Jong is 15 years younger than Carlos Ruiz.
The Seattle Mariners rookie pitcher was just 14-years-old when Chooch caught the final out of the 2008 World Series.
On Tuesday night, Ruiz made his return to Philly, and of course received a standing ovation accompanied by chants of "Choooch" during his 8th inning pinch hit appearance.
Philly loves ya, Chooch. pic.twitter.com/sVAYg9L4Mr
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) May 10, 2017
De Jong was in awe.
The standing ovation #Chooch received here in Philadelphia tonight was one of the coolest things I've ever seen
— Chase De Jong (@ChaseDeJong) May 10, 2017
Ruiz got the start at catcher in Wednesday's afternoon game against the Phillies, the final game of the two-game series.
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