Dodgers star Alex Vesia’s wife calls opening day ‘bittersweet’ amid family’s personal tragedy
Baseball pitcher stepped away from his team last October after the death of his newborn daughter
Kayla Vesia, the wife of Dodgers star Alex Vesia , commemorated a “very bittersweet opening day” at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, months after the devastating loss of their newborn daughter. Thursday’s game marked the relief pitcher’s first regular-season game since his return to the team following his months-long hiatus to deal with the personal tragedy . Kayla, 29, was there in support of her husband, who watched from the bullpen as his teammates carried the team to an 8-2 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Sharing a photo of herself standing in front of a sign that read “Wild NL West Saloon,” Kayla wrote on Instagram, “A very bittersweet opening day. What I would give to have my Sterling girl here, carrying her in my heart always. ” “I LOVE YOU SOOO MUCH!!
” Alex, 29, commented below, alongside three red heart emojis. Alex and Kayla Vesia lost their newborn baby in October (Getty) He also shared a heartfelt Instagram post that evening, saying: “Same goals… different perspectives… new motivations. Thankful for everyone who has stuck by me.
Dodger Nation gonna bring the energy. I’m going to make you proud SSV. ” Alex included a photograph of himself walking off the field, pointing to the sky.