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JRam writes history
The Cleveland slugger hit a solo home run in the sixth inning of Monday’s matinee against the Tigers. The blast was his 87th go-ahead home run for the franchise, breaking Larry Doby’s record from the 1950s. It’s worth mentioning that Doby was the second player to break baseball’s color barrier and the first to do so in the American League.
That's three straight wins for the @CleGuardians!
Jose Ramirez's go-ahead homer is the difference in a 2-1 win over the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field.#ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/rGMToOX3Zb
— Bally Sports Cleveland (@BallySportsCLE) May 7, 2024
Ohtani Stands Alone
The Dodgers superstar now leads the MLB in both batting average and home runs after a 2-3, two RBI performance that included a two-run shot in the first frame. It has become must-watch baseball every time he steps to the plate.
Ohtani already has 2 unanimous MVPs and is off to his BEST start thru 36 games as a hitter:
XBH: 26, most
Hits: 54, most
BA: .370, best
Runs: 31, most
Total bases: 103, most
OBP: .434, best
SLG: .705, best
OPS: 1.139, best— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) May 7, 2024
Healing Hurlers
It’s hard to discuss baseball over the last two seasons without the discussion of pitching injuries, it’s disappointing but, personally, I try to look at the silver linings where I can – we get to celebrate the return of big names to the mound and the accomplishment of rehabilitation!
It’s very difficult to come back from serious injury and return to pro-level performance, certainly not from surgeries. I’ve had elbow operations – it’s not fun! But on Monday, we saw the long-awaited return of Walker Buehler from his journey with Tommy John.
He pitched four frames and struggled a bit in the first, but his fastball velocity looked good and it brought a smile to my face to have a player, who once was considered a top pitcher in the National League, back on the mound. Here’s hoping for more returns to health!
Here’s what he had to say about it…
Walker Buehler reflects on his first major league start in nearly 2 years. pic.twitter.com/zdBw2Dk9Fo
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) May 7, 2024
Best Moments From Yesterday
DeFirst of Many
Tampa Bay youngster Jonny DeLuca hit his first home run of his career yesterday, helping lift the Rays to an 8-2 beatdown over the Chicago White Sox. The Rays are now an undefeated 4-0 when wearing their City Connect jerseys this season. Nonetheless, DeLuca could be a much-needed boost to the bottom of the Tampa batting order.
Jonny DeLuca ladies and gents.
A 2 run home run in the 5th.
Have yourself a debut weekend/start to the week.
6RBI in his last 4 at bats.
Please also note the song playing as he sprints across home plate and into the dugout 👌🏼🏃🏃 pic.twitter.com/aBGDeDbz7P
— Tricia Whitaker (@TriciaWhitaker) May 7, 2024
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Jeff McNeil
The Flying Squirrel! 🐿
Jeff McNeil with the splendid diving catch in left! pic.twitter.com/PbTBJ3PDJm
— SNY (@SNYtv) May 7, 2024
Injuries and Other Moves
⚾ Justin Steele returned from the IL on a 70-pitch limit
⚾ Rays reinstate Josh Lowe – notches two hits
⚾ Steven Kwan officially placed on IL – expected to miss four weeks
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