Orioles Star Trey Mancini Survived His Cancer Battle, His Home Run Derby Appearance Will Honor a Teammate Who Didn’t

Orioles Star Trey Mancini Survived His Cancer Battle, His Home Run Derby Appearance Will Honor a Teammate Who Didn’t
The Orioles' Trey Mancini acknowledges the fans as he's introduced during opening day at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md., on April 8, 2021. Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun/TNS
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By Nathan Ruiz From Baltimore Sun

BALTIMORE—Notre Dame pitching coach Chuck Ristano was in the Atlanta airport last month when Trey Mancini’s name appeared on his phone. Over the decade they have known each other, messages from player to coach were often holiday wishes and congratulatory texts after the births of Ristano’s two children.