Dean Kremer: Israeli-American MLB star makes first career postseason start amid deadly conflict in Middle East… as he pitches for Orioles with family members still in Israel
- Kremer was told he was going to be the Orioles’ starting pitcher on Sunday
- The right-hander had no hesitation despite the ongoing war in Israel
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Baltimore Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer lined up for his first career MLB postseason start Tuesday night with his family members back in Israel in mind.
Israel is currently under attack after Hamas Terrorists launched rocket strikes and invaded parts of the Middle Eastern country, killing innocent civilians and kidnapping others.
More than 1,900 people have been killed on both sides since Hamas staged a surprise attack on Israel, which saw a barrage of missiles launched at the country and gunmen invade its streets.
Amid the country’s ongoing war, Kremer — born in Stockton, Calif., to Israeli parents — found out Sunday that he was going to be the starting pitcher in the Orioles’ Game 3 against the Texas Rangers two days later.
And with Baltimore needing a win to extend its season, the 27-year-old had no hesitation after speaking with manager Brandon Hyde.
Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer lined up for his first MLB postseason start while thinking of family members in Israel
Israel is currently under attack after Hamas terrorists launched rocket attacks and invaded parts of the Middle Eastern country.
Kremer, the Israeli-American star whose family members are currently in Israel, is still on the field against the Rangers on Tuesday night.
“I still want to pitch, but, I mean, it’s going to be in the back of my mind,” Kremer said Monday.
Kremer is granted dual citizenship, but most of his family lives in Israel. Without going into further details, he confirmed that his loved ones were currently safe.
Hyde also checked in with the right-hander on Monday.
“I gave him my support and sympathies for him and his family involved, and he seemed fine,” the Orioles manager said. “Obviously he’s very upset and there’s a lot going on. But I didn’t think it would affect him.
“I think he’s really looking forward to pitching tomorrow, so I didn’t think it was going to affect him.”