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Corbin Burnes struggles
Corbin Burnes didn’t have it from the get-go and allowed six earned runs in the first inning. By the time his night was over after five innings, he had allowed a career-high seven earned runs and a career-low three strikeouts; The six swinging strikes he recorded last night were the third-fewest he had totaled in any of his 90 career starts. He also allowed a massive home run to Alek Thomas in his first game back from the minors.
ALEK THOMAS IS FIXED IT IS OVER FOR THE LEAGUE pic.twitter.com/jUbqNK2vtH
— PHNX Diamondbacks (@PHNX_Dbacks) June 20, 2023
Henry Davis debuts for the Pirates
The first overall pick of the 2021 draft out of Louisville, Henry Davis debuted last night and started in right field hitting seventh. The Pirates were on the wrong end of an 8-0 blowout to their NL Central rivals but the 23-year-old at least got an important milestone under his belt.
Congratulations to Henry Davis on his first Major League hit in his first at-bat!
Career batting average: 1.000 ? pic.twitter.com/2YhL7MzGZP
— MLB (@MLB) June 20, 2023
Mad Max is masterful
Max Scherzer bounced back in a big way and tossed eight innings with eight punchouts in a surprising 11-1 blowout win over the Astros. The Mets entered last night amidst a brutal stretch with a 4-11 record so far this month.
Max Scherzer, Wicked Sliders. ? pic.twitter.com/wmx4ThxaFW
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 20, 2023
All Arráez
Luis Arráez went 5-for-5 in the Marlins’ 11-0 rout of the Blue Jays. Earlier this week, he had gone hitless in three consecutive games, lowering his average to .378. But after five hits this past Friday, he did it again yesterday, and now, well, he’s back to doing the unthinkable.
Most 5-hit games in one season by an MLB hitter:
Ty Cobb, 4 (1922)
Stan Musial, 4 (1948)
Tony Gwynn, 4 (1993)
Ichiro Suzuki, 4 (2004)LUIS ARRÁEZ HAS THREE 5-HIT GAMES THIS MONTH!pic.twitter.com/a4KOxoX2RT
— Codify (@CodifyBaseball) June 20, 2023
Best Moment from Yesterday
Votto still bangs
About ten months after undergoing left shoulder surgery to repair tears in his rotator cuff and biceps, Votto made his season debut last night in grand style. The Reds beat the Rockies 5-4 and are riding a nine-game winning streak whilst sitting atop the NL Central.
KING HAS RETURNED@JoeyVotto pic.twitter.com/wRBJwUqymN
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) June 20, 2023
Mike Yastrzemski walks it off
He teed off on a 3-1 pitch from reliever Ray Kerr for his tenth of the year, a three-run shot hit 388 feet into McCovey Cove.
SPLASH BALL COURTESY OF MIKE YASTRZEMSKI TO WALK IT OFF! ??
8 IN A ROW FOR THE GIANTS!
(via @NBCSGiants)pic.twitter.com/bColGefvU0
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) June 20, 2023
Brady Nelson
Brady Nelson is a 14-year-old who has been battling glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer. The White Sox signed him to an honorary contract before last night’s game where he was hosted by his favorite player Jake Burger. We are rooting for you, Brady.
Our player of the game is 14-year-old Brady Nelson ?
Battling glioblastoma, he’s scheduled for neurosurgery later this week. And who knows… by the time Brady recovers, there might just be a roster spot available. ? pic.twitter.com/tyzrtfFYuu
— White Sox Talk (@NBCSWhiteSox) June 20, 2023
Injuries and Transactions
The Diamondbacks called up Alek Thomas and sent down Josh Rojas.
The Reds placed Hunter Greene on the 15-day IL with a hip injury that has been lingering for a few weeks. However, they should be getting Graham Ashcraft back this weekend from a calf injury.
The White Sox place Lance Lynn on the bereavement list and placed infielder Romy González on the 10-day IL. They also recalled RHP Nicholas Padilla and infielder Josè Rodriguez.
Articles You Should Read
Who are the Most Likely Players on the Move at the Trade Deadline? – Gabe Goralnick
Here are 10 names to watch at the Draft Combine – Jim Callis, MLB.com.
Fantasy Baseball
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