Rays' Josh Lowe Shares Emotional Moment With Mother Wendy Before Win Over White Sox

Baseball and sports in general are about bringing people together to share moments and create memories. For Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Josh Lowe and his mother, Wendy, Tuesday’s first pitch epitomized the meaning of memorable.

July 22, 2025: Tampa Bay Rays Right Fielder Josh Lowe shares an embrace with his mother, Wendy, after she throws out the first pitch before Tampa Bay's game against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. | Tampa Bay Rays

In baseball, there are moments that are bigger than the sport itself. For the Tampa Bay Rays and right fielder Josh Lowe, one of those moments was on full display Tuesday night.

Tampa Bay’s 4-3 win against the Chicago White Sox doubled as bobble head night for Lowe, and someone very special was in attendance to throw out the first pitch: his mother, Wendy. 

>>>>>>>> https://t.co/hRG0QrpGTa pic.twitter.com/A9MquWRaGL

— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) July 22, 2025

Wendy Lowe’s presence at George M. Steinbrenner Field is a testament to her strength and all she has gone through in the last two years. In the summer of 2023, she was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. 

That August, measures were taken to shrink the tumor and keep her in a stable condition, including surgery and chemotherapy.

She is someone Lowe has described in the past as “super mom” for him and his brother, Nathaniel, who plays first base for the Washington Nationals. From celebrating her boys after big games to providing support and comfort after rough outings, she did it all.  

After her diagnosis, Lowe faced limitations that caused her to miss her sons’ games, including an American League wild-card matchup between the two when the Rays played the Texas Rangers, Nathaniel’s former team, in October 2023. However, she continued to watch and support them whenever she could. 

Last July, she got to attend a game where the Lowe brothers squared off in Texas when Nathaniel was still playing for the Rangers. On Tuesday night’s first pitch, she brought the meaning of “super mom” to another level.

Smiles were shared and embraces were exchanged during an unforgettable moment for the Lowe family and the entire Rays organization that exemplified the beauty of the game.

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