Tim and Stacy Wakefield honored by Boston Red Sox as daughter Brianna throws first pitch at Fenway Park home opener in emotional scenes – months after both her parents died of cancer

Tim Wakefield’s daughter Brianna threw out the first pitch at Fenway Park on Tuesday for the Red Sox’ home opener against the Baltimore Orioles.

The Red Sox honored the 2004 World Series championship team at home when the players paid tribute to Wakefield after his death in October. In February, his wife Stacy also passed away and lost her battle with cancer.

In a nod to their late teammate and his wife, the Red Sox had 17-year-old Brianna throw out the ceremonial first pitch. She later hoisted the World Series trophy with her brother Trevor, 19, before hugging their father’s former teammates.

“I just thought it was fitting that she left the field with the World Series trophy,” said former Red Sox player Johnny Damon. ‘Such a beautiful day. Those kids are going through a lot and they know they have a lot of family, the team we had in 2004.

“They can always count on us,” he added. “Especially if Brianna ever gets a boyfriend, she should check with all her uncles.”

Wakefield died of cancer in October, and his wife Stacey subsequently died in February

Wakefield was part of the 2004 World Series championship team that was honored at the game

Boston will wear heart-shaped No. 49 patches this season in honor of the knuckleball pitcher.

The Wakefields’ health issues came to light when Tim’s former teammate Curt Schilling discussed their diagnoses on his podcast in September.

Without their consent, Schilling revealed that Tim was battling an “aggressive form of brain cancer,” while Stacy had pancreatic cancer. After Schilling shared the news, the Red Sox released a statement requesting privacy on behalf of the Wakefields.

After facing backlash for revealing the news to the public against Tim’s wishes, Schilling declined the Red Sox’ invitation to attend the ceremony.

Still, most of the team that broke Boston’s 86-year title drought was present for the reunion and to honor their late teammate.

Brianna and brother Trevor hoisted the 2004 trophy and hugged their father’s teammates

Wakefield won two World Series titles after playing 17 seasons with the Red Sox

‘We still like each other. We’re just missing a few guys that we really wish were here,” Damon said. “We’re family there,” he said. “(Tim’s) children will count on us moving forward and we will all be there for them.”

Wakefield won the World Series twice while playing 17 seasons with the Red Sox. He retired in 2012 at the age of 45, shortly after recording his 200th career victory.

In addition, Wakefield was remembered for his work off the field and his generosity to the community.

“He did so much for charity and didn’t ask for cameras,” former teammate Derek Lowe told WBZ of Wakefield. “He did it for the right reasons.”