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Joshua Báez first player to homer in first 3 at-bats in the majors, leads Cardinals past Cubs 8-4

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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