MLB Players and Teams Welcome Back Chad Bettis After Returning from Cancer

Chad Bettis made his triumphant return to the mound Monday night. In his first start since being diagnosed with testicular cancer in November 2016, the Colorado Rockies pitcher tossed seven scoreless innings in a 3-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves.

The baseball community showed an outpouring of support for Bettis, who finished chemotherapy in May after doctors found his cancer had spread to his lymph nodes in March. His club captured his Coors Field comeback and candid dugout moments.

Jon Lester can relate to Bettis' journey back to baseball. In 2006, the then-rookie pitcher was diagnosed with lymphoma. He pitched in the World Series the following year to capture his first of three championships as one of MLB's premier aces.

The Chicago Cubs veteran sent a touching message to Bettis, who responded with more kind words.

Jameson Taillon, who also returned from testicular cancer this season, offered well wishes.

On Monday night, the Rockies tweeted, "The only score that matters tonight" with a "0" next to cancer. Multiple MLB teams responded with congratulatory messages.

Bettis thanked everyone for their support on Instagram.

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