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Miguel Cabrera records four hits, passes George Brett for 17th-most hits in MLB history.
Follow the leader.
A four-hit night for @MiguelCabrera! pic.twitter.com/AhL2ICeFq7
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) September 3, 2023
Miguel Cabrera led the Detroit Tigers on an offensive explosion on Saturday. He went 4-for-5 with one run scored and three runs batted in. His RBI double in the first inning was hit No. 3,155, moving him past George Brett and into sole possession of 17th-most hits all-time.
Burger bombs sustain Marlins’ playoff hopes.
Burgers and Baseball. pic.twitter.com/O3yCuimLo2
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) September 2, 2023
The Miami Marlins came into Washington D.C. scuffling, having dropped to below .500 for the first time since May 25. They’ve found their sense of urgency during the first three games against the Nationals, however, winning the first three games. Saturday’s early fireworks came on behalf of Jake Burger, who recorded his first multi-homer game with the Fish. He hit solo shots in the first and third innings for home runs No. 29 and 30. The Marlins went on to pummel the Nationals 11-5, putting themselves one game back from the final NL Wild Card spot.
The hardest hit ball all season goes to…Ronald Acuña Jr., of course.
121.2 MPH off the bat of @ronaldacunajr24! 😱 pic.twitter.com/c5Aa17d837
— MLB (@MLB) September 3, 2023
It’s not newsworthy that Ronald Acuña Jr. hit another home run because, well, he’s done that a lot this season. But he took Los Angeles Dodgers‘ rookie Emmet Sheehan 454 ft. to dead center. The ball left the bat at 121.2 mph, the hardest-hit ball all season. As Sarah Langs tweeted, Acuña’s 32nd home run was the 3rd hardest-hit home run and 6th-hardest batted ball tracked by Statcast (since 2015).
Other notable home runs from Trea Turner, Teoscar Hernández, and J.T. Realmuto.
There were a few more big home runs I want to highlight from Saturday:
- Trea Turner has now homered in 5 straight games!
5⃣straight games with a homer for TVT #RingTheBell pic.twitter.com/Lz0gkFjHqE
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) September 3, 2023
- Teoscar Hernández’s second-inning home run was his sixth homer during his 11-game hit streak.
.@TeoscarH has homered SIX TIMES during his current 11-game hit streak! pic.twitter.com/7MGxPV0OLS
— MLB (@MLB) September 2, 2023
- J.T. Realmuto hit his 150th career home run on Saturday.
J.T. Realmuto clobbers career home run No. 150! pic.twitter.com/0j3lT50DSz
— MLB (@MLB) September 2, 2023
Best Moments From Yesterday
Mark Leiter Jr. can see the future, apparently.
"He's one of the best pitchers in baseball."
Mark Leiter Jr. on Javier Assad. pic.twitter.com/7L7VL0qKju
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) August 5, 2023
Javier Assad pitched a gem against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. He tossed eight scoreless innings, limiting the Reds to seven hits, one walk, and struck out seven. Unfortunately Assad’s biggest fan, Mark Leiter Jr., couldn’t lock down the save. The Reds rallied in the ninth for a walk-off win.
Curtis Granderson is managing in style.Â
Introducing … Manager Curtis Granderson pic.twitter.com/fWSLJBU06W
— Matt Monagan (@MattMonagan) September 2, 2023
The MLB Players Alumni Association faced off against the Savannah Bananas on Saturday. Curtis Granderson managed the group of former big leaguers that included Dee Strange-Gordon, Eric Sogard, and Daniel Descalso.
Injuries & Transactions
SP Graham Ashcraft was placed on the injured list with a stress reaction in his right big toe.
OF Riley Greene hit the injured list with right elbow inflammation.
C Danny Jansen was placed on the injured list with a right middle finger fracture.
OF Luis Robert Jr. was scratched from Saturday’s game with a right quad cramp. He’s day-to-day.
1B Christian Walker was removed from Saturday’s game with right hand discomfort. He’s also day-to-day.
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