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In just his second career at-bat, Nationals rookie Andrew Pinckney launched his first hit into the record books with a 402-foot home run. The 2023 fourth-round pick crushed a pitch from one of baseball's best pitchers, announcing his arrival in spectacular fashion.
The Phoenix Suns' young players turned a dismal 24-point first half into a 57-point explosion, proving their resilience in their Summer League debut. What started as a face-plant became a masterclass in never giving up.
Just two months into his MLB career, 23-year-old Carson Benge delivered the first five-hit game by a Mets rookie since Pete Alonso in 2019. The guitar-playing outfielder is finding his rhythm both on and off the field.
Two Chicago White Sox players just did something that's never happened in 150 years of Major League Baseball. Rookies Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery homered in their fourth straight game together, smashing records along the way.
Chicago White Sox's Munetaka Murakami and Cleveland Guardians' Chase DeLauter both homered in their first three MLB games, joining an exclusive club that only two other players have ever achieved. Their explosive starts are bringing hope and excitement to fans across baseball.
Munetaka Murakami just joined one of baseball's most exclusive clubs with home runs in his first three MLB games. Only one other player in modern history started their career with a longer streak.
Cleveland Guardians rookie Chase DeLauter made history by becoming the first player in franchise history to hit two home runs in his first major league game. His dad flew across the country to watch the unforgettable performance after his son texted about hitting two homers in practice days earlier.