Cardinals rookie Joshua Báez makes MLB history with three homers in first three at-bats
23-year-old hits home run on first pitch in majorsBáez drives in five during 8-4 victory over CubsRookie was called up from Triple-A earlier in dayJoshua Báez became the first player to hit three home runs in his first three at-bats in the major leagues, leading the St Louis Cardinals to an 8-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.The 23-year-old left fielder, called up from Triple-A Memphis earlier in the day, hit the first pitch he saw into the Wrigley Field bleachers, then homered in his next two at-bats. He also drove in five runs.
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- 23-year-old hits home run on first pitch in majorsBáez drives in five during 8-4 victory over CubsRookie was called up from Triple-A earlier in dayJoshua Báez became the first player to hit three home runs in his first three at-bats in the major leagues, leading the St Louis Cardinals to an 8-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.The 23-year-old left fielder, called up from Triple-A Memphis earlier in the day, hit the first pitch he saw into the Wrigley Field bleachers, then homered in his next two at-bats. He also drove in five runs.
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Cardinals rookie makes MLB history by hitting a home run in each of his first three career plate appearances
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