US EditionFamily ties: Kiner-Falefa homers after meeting his 2nd cousin for the 1st time, Ralph Kiner's son
- On Monday at Citi Field, Pirates infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa had the opportunity to meet his second cousin, who is the child of Ralph Kiner, a former Pittsburgh standout.
- The meeting happened because Scott Kiner traveled from Ohio to promote a family book, and the Mets and Pirates arranged the gathering before their game.
- Recently returning from injury, Kiner-Falefa gifted Scott an autographed Pirates jersey, and in return, Scott presented him with a jersey honoring Ralph Kiner along with a charcoal portrait of the legendary player.
- In his first at-bat following his return, Kiner-Falefa connected for a homer measuring 382 feet that landed in the gap between left and center field, marking his first home run since August 17, 2024, although the Pirates ultimately fell 4-3.
- Kiner-Falefa called meeting Scott and hitting the homer "something I've always dreamed about" and said, "That was surreal," marking a memorable family and career moment.
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The Billings Gazette
The Quad-City TimesPirates SS homers after family visit
NEW YORK — Ever since he was a kid, Isiah Kiner-Falefa has heard all about the cousin who was a Hall of Fame slugger for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Now he finally knows kin from Ralph Kiner’s side of the family.
New York Post
hive.newsIsiah Kiner-Falefa meets Ralph Kiner’s son for first time in heartfelt moment: ‘Dream come true’
Isiah Kiner-Falefa has taken pride since his youth in knowing he was a cousin to a Hall of Fame slugger/Mets broadcasting legend.
Kiner-Falefa homers after meeting Ralph Kiner son
In a touching rendezvous Monday at Citi Field, Pittsburgh shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa greeted his second cousin once removed, Scott Kiner -- son of Hall of Fame slugger Ralph Kiner -- before the Pirates played the Mets.
Associated Press News
Family ties: Kiner-Falefa homers after meeting his 2nd cousin for the 1st time, Ralph Kiner's son
Ever since he was a kid, Isiah Kiner-Falefa has heard all about the cousin who was a Hall of Fame slugger for the Pittsburgh Pirates years ago.
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