Astros players Lance McCullers and Alex Bregman surprise students during virtual prom

Thursday, April 9, 2020
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Astros are continuing to go above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Over the weekend, Lance McCullers Jr. and Alex Bregman surprised a group of St. Thomas High School students during their virtual prom on Zoom.
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Parent Karen Vine Fuller called in several favors to make it a memorable prom even though students could not physically be together due to the pandemic.

"About 10 minutes before the call, I told my friend that I was sorry I had to ask for a favor," Fuller said. "She said, 'No, Lance is going to call, and Bregman.'"

McCullers was working out with Bregman when the call came in.
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"Breggy popped on with us and we spent about 10 to 12 minutes on there," McCullers said. "It was cool. I feel really bad. Those experiences in my life were very cool and fun, especially for the seniors. We just wanted to make it something quick and simple like a Zoom call and try to make it special."

Senior John Groff said he was shocked when he saw Bregman and McCullers on the call.



"I got a text that said, 'Get on the virtual prom,'" Groff said. "I only expected to see my friend group, but got on there and saw Alex Bregman and Lance McCullers. I did not expect that."

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