Brandon Belt Hits Two Home Runs After Grandmother’s Death
Tragedy struck Monday morning for San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt, as he learned of the passing of his grandmother, Margaret Peterson. Belt texted his wife and parents on Tuesday, admitting he was struggling and uncertain he could play. His dad reminded him that his grandma would have wanted to see him out there. “I think that kind of locked me in,” Belt said. Belt swung a heavy bat with a heavy heart, hitting two of San Francisco’s four home runs before dedicating them and the rest of his season to his grandmother’s memory following the Giants’ 8-0 win over the Mets. “I’ve kin...