Make-A-Wish kid August Wold's pregame prediction of a Matt Chapman homer came true
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Saturday was a huge day at the ballpark for a little baseball fan named August Wold. As part of his Make-A-Wish dream, he signed a contract with his favorite team, the A's.
Really! The team met with him, had a press conference and everything:
August officially signs with GM David Forst and the A¡¯s, surrounded by his teammates. pic.twitter.com/pC0Riyb3gX
— Oakland A's (@Athletics) July 28, 2019
August even got to bat on the field at the Coliseum, delivering the game's honorary "first hit."
August singles for the game¡¯s ¡°first hit.¡± Way to go August! pic.twitter.com/GsoBnrpEo1
— Oakland A's (@Athletics) July 28, 2019
That wasn't all that August had in store -- much to the A's benefit.
See, August made a prediction when he met with the media before the game. When asked if anyone would homer on Saturday, he gave a very matter-of-fact reply: "Chapman."
The fifth inning came along and, well, August's prophecy was realized:
August really just knew. It was foretold.
Maybe the A's should have August around for some more games. He is a dinger whisperer.