DENVER, Colo. (AP) — Ryan Ritter’s major league debut Friday night was cause for a family gathering. Mom, dad and all six of his younger siblings arrived at Coors Field for the special occasion.

“It’s going to be good having them here,” said Ritter, the Colorado Rockies’ newest shortstop who was batting sixth and wearing No. 8 against the New York Mets. “Maybe I’ll take a peek out (in the stands) in pregame, but I’m just going to try and stay within.”

Ritter was brought up to fill in for injured shortstop Ezequiel Tovar, who was placed on the 10-day injured list — retroactive to Tuesday — with a strained left oblique. The 24-year-old Ritter had his contract selected from Triple-A Albuquerque just before Colorado began a three-game series with the NL East-leading Mets.

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