Joshua Báez first player to homer in first 3 at-bats in the majors, leads Cardinals past Cubs 8-4
Summary
Joshua Báez hit three home runs in his first three times batting in the major leagues, helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 8-4. Báez was recently called up to the team and drove in five runs during the game.Key Facts
- Joshua Báez is the first MLB player to hit home runs in his first three at-bats.
- Báez was called up from Triple-A Memphis earlier the same day.
- He hit his first home run on the first pitch he saw at Wrigley Field.
- Báez had five runs batted in (RBIs) during the game.
- The Cardinals won 8-4 against the Cubs.
- Blaze Jordan and Alec Burleson also hit solo home runs for the Cardinals.
- Michael McGreevy was the winning pitcher for the Cardinals, allowing three unearned runs with six strikeouts.
- Michael Conforto hit a three-run home run for the Cubs.
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