Major League Baseball celebrates Mother’s Day in a special way, with players across all 30 teams donning pink equipment to honor their moms. Stars like Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees use pink bats on the field. Judge hit his 16th home run of the season with a pink bat off Milwaukee Brewers starter Logan Henderson, tying Philadelphia Phillies star Kyle Schwarber for the most homers in baseball this year. Bryce Harper also went deep with a pink bat on Sunday.
As Judge, Harper, and others create new memories for moms this Mother’s Day, here’s a look at some of the most memorable Mother’s Day moments in recent MLB history.
**2006:**
Bill Hall’s Walk-Off Home Run
Bill Hall’s mother was in the stands when he launched a walk-off homer for the Milwaukee Brewers against the New York Mets in 2006. Hall used a pink bat engraved with his mother’s name, Vergie Hall, to deliver the win. The bat was later auctioned off for $25,000 to support breast cancer research, and Brewers owner Mark Attanasio bought it as a gift for Vergie Hall.
**2007:**
Red Sox Complete Mother’s Day Miracle Comeback
The Boston Red Sox pulled off a stunning rally on Mother’s Day in 2007, erasing a 5-0 deficit in the bottom of the ninth inning to beat the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles’ errors, including a dropped infield pop-up and three walks, allowed Boston to close the gap. A critical mistake came when Julio Lugo hit a grounder to first baseman Kevin Millar, whose throw to closer Chris Ray bounced off the pitcher’s glove, allowing the game-tying and winning runs to score.
**2007:**
Fred Lewis Hits for Cycle
Fred Lewis, a few days into his second stint with the San Francisco Giants, achieved a cycle on Mother’s Day in 2007. He went 5-for-6 with a home run—his first in the majors—in a 15-2 win over the Colorado Rockies.
**2010:**
Dallas Braden Throws Perfect Game
Dallas Braden delivered the 19th perfect game in MLB history on Mother’s Day 2010
