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Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami snapped a hitting drought in spectacular fashion with two home runs against the Cubs, proving why he's already making MLB history. The 23-year-old rookie is now tied for third-best homer total through 45 career games.
The West Lauderdale Lady Knights clinched their third state championship in four years with a thrilling 5-3 comeback victory. Two clutch seventh-inning home runs sealed the win and capped a dynasty built on teamwork and heart.
The Pine Grove Cardinals softball team claimed their second consecutive Schuylkill League championship with a 5-1 victory over Blue Mountain, powered by clutch home runs and dominant pitching. The dramatic win marks the seventh league title in program history for the Pennsylvania high school. #
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh broke a 38-at-bat hitless streak using an unusual method: showering in his full uniform. The superstition worked, and the slugger who hit 60 home runs last season is back on track.
Angels pitcher José Soriano bounced back from two rough outings to retire 20 batters in a row, leading his team to snap an eight-game road losing streak. Jo Adell crushed two home runs in the comeback victory that has the Angels looking sharp heading into a homestand.
New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge is on pace to hit 61 home runs this season, potentially becoming the first player ever to reach 60+ homers twice without performance-enhancing drugs. The 34-year-old slugger continues building a case as one of baseball's all-time greatest hitters.
The Virginia Tech Hokies softball team punched their ticket to the ACC Championship game with a dominant 5-0 victory over Duke, marking their first title game appearance in 14 years. Four different players hit home runs as the Hokies held Duke scoreless for the first time all season.
The Wichita Wind Surge made baseball history Thursday night, launching 10 home runs in one game. Only one Major League team has matched that feat in over a century.
The University of New Mexico Lobos broke a 21-year tournament drought with a decisive 7-2 victory over Fresno State in the Mountain West Softball Championship. Three home runs powered the team's first conference tournament win since 2005.
Oakland Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers celebrated his pregnant wife's birthday in the sweetest way possible—by hitting two home runs while she watched from the stands. The expecting father is having the best year of his career just as he's about to welcome his first child.
Troy Johnston almost quit baseball for a corporate sales job last year. Now the 28-year-old Rockies player is batting sixth-best in the majors and celebrating home runs in a giant purple fur coat.
Japanese rookie Munetaka Murakami is making history with the Chicago White Sox, homering in four consecutive games while leading an offensive surge that's transforming the team's season. The 23-year-old first baseman now holds the record for most home runs by any Japanese-born player in their first 23 MLB games.
After years of injuries, baseball legend Mike Trout just hit five home runs against the Yankees in one series, something no player has done in 36 years. At 34 years old, the Angels star is proving his greatness wasn't just in the past.
Angels outfielder Mike Trout made history at Yankee Stadium this week, becoming the first visiting player to homer four straight days there. After entering the series with just two home runs this season, the injury-plagued superstar looked like his MVP self again.
Pirates left fielder Jake Mangum and Phillies right fielder Adolis García both made stunning assists this week, throwing out baserunners with pinpoint accuracy that left fans amazed. These rare defensive gems remind us that baseball's most exciting moments aren't always home runs.
Two of baseball's biggest stars put on a show for the ages, joining legendary duos in the record books. Aaron Judge and Mike Trout each launched two home runs in a thrilling Yankees victory that reminded fans why they love the game.
Angels outfielder Jo Adell made baseball history Saturday night, robbing three home runs in a single game against the Mariners. His jaw-dropping defensive performance, including a ninth-inning wall-climbing catch, left even opposing players in awe.
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell pulled off a defensive feat that left baseball legends speechless: robbing three home runs in a single game, including a jaw-dropping catch that sent him tumbling into the stands. The historic performance powered the Angels to a 1-0 victory and earned praise as possibly the greatest defensive game ever played.
Jo Adell made baseball history by robbing three home runs in one game, including a spectacular ninth-inning catch that sent him tumbling into the stands. Even nine-time Gold Glove winner Torii Hunter called it "probably the greatest defensive game I've ever seen."
Jo Adell made baseball history Saturday night, robbing three home runs in a single game to preserve the Angels' 1-0 victory over the Mariners. Even nine-time Gold Glove winner Torii Hunter called it the greatest defensive performance he'd ever seen.
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