Cardinals rookie Joshua Báez makes MLB history with three homers in first three at-bats
Summary
Joshua Báez became the first player in Major League Baseball history to hit home runs in his first three at-bats, helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 8-4. Báez, called up earlier that day, also drove in five runs and was supported by solo home runs from teammates Blaze Jordan and Alec Burleson.Key Facts
- Joshua Báez hit home runs in each of his first three at-bats in his MLB debut.
- Báez was called up from Triple-A Memphis earlier on game day.
- The Cardinals won the game 8-4 against the Chicago Cubs.
- Báez drove in five runs during the game.
- Blaze Jordan and Alec Burleson each hit solo home runs for the Cardinals.
- Michael Conforto hit a three-run homer for the Cubs.
- Cardinals pitcher Michael McGreevy won his first game since July 8 by allowing three unearned runs.
- Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd gave up seven runs over 5 1/3 innings and was removed after Jordan’s home run.
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