Isiah Kiner-Falefa, an infielder for the Pirates, proudly connected with his cousin Scott Kiner, son of Hall of Fame slugger Ralph Kiner, for the first time at Citi Field. The emotional meeting, facilitated by genealogy, reflected Kiner-Falefa's pride in his heritage. It took place before the Mets' game against the Pirates, a moment Kiner-Falefa described as a dream come true. He vividly recalled attending a Mets game in 2007 where his famous cousin was honored, highlighting the deep family ties within the sport.
To finally meet [Scott Kiner], it's like a dream come true. I just try to wear the name with a lot of pride."
Kiner-Falefa, who was raised in Hawaii, never got to meet his famous cousin. But he recalled attending one Mets game growing up.
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