Royals honor Ventura on what would have been his 26th birthday
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This one's for you, Ace.
The Kansas City Royals honored former starter Yordano Ventura, who would have turned 26 on Saturday.
Today we remember Yordano Ventura on what would have been his 26th birthday. #Ace30 pic.twitter.com/CFp1MhpgQz
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) June 3, 2017
The Royals are honoring the former right-hander by wearing patches that read "ACE 30" on the sleeve of their uniforms this season. Ventura was killed in a car accident on Jan. 22 in his native Dominican Republic after losing control of his Jeep Wrangler.
Happy birthday ace. We miss you more each and everyday.
— Mike Moustakas (@Mooose_8) June 3, 2017
First baseman Eric Hosmer and third baseman Mike Moustakas, two former teammates and friends of Ventura, wished him happy birthday in separate posts on Instagram and Twitter.