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Mr. 2000
Andrew McCutchen added to his career resume on Sunday, notching his 2,000th hit in front of his home Pittsburgh fans. McCutchen has had an impressive career. The crazy part? McCutchen notched his first hit against the Mets back in 2009.
2,000 career hits for Andrew McCutchen! 🏴☠️
(via @Pirates)pic.twitter.com/vwFdkNEjL3
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) June 11, 2023
On the day @TheCUTCH22 notched career hit no. 2,000, we look back to his first career hit in 2009, which also came against the Mets. pic.twitter.com/9i4ca7bonD
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) June 11, 2023
McClanahan’s Great Season Continues
The Rays continue to build on their AL East lead, partially because of ace Shane McClanahan. McClanahan took the hill against the equally talented Texas Rangers. They were however, no match for him, as he notched his tenth win of the season. McClanahan finished the day pitching seven innings, allowing 4 hits and striking out 5. He now holds a 2.18 ERA to go along with his league leading 10 wins. Even more impressive is the filth he throws at hitters. The season is still early but he is making a strong case for a Cy Young.
Shane McClanahan, Wicked 90mph Slider. 🤢 pic.twitter.com/dac4NFu7Ad
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 11, 2023
Best Moment From Yesterday
Henderson’s Power Knows No Limits
As if the Orioles didn’t need more great young talent, Gunnar Henderson has been another great young contributor to the Orioles’ elite prospects. His latest victim this weekend was a baseball, where he bludgeoned it 462 feet, making it the longest homer to land on Eustad Street—a pretty prestigious feat considering the talents that have played at Camden Yards.
Ladies and gentlemen, Gunnar Henderson. 😎 pic.twitter.com/8O0sXdDKz4
— MLB (@MLB) June 11, 2023
Injuries & Transactions
| Colorado Rockies placed CF Charlie Blackmon on the 10-day injured list. Right hand fracture. |
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