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Red Hot Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays got their 13th consecutive win on Thursday, tying the 1987 Milwaukee Brewers team and Atlanta’s team in 1982. The Rays can break the record tonight in Toronto. However, the Rays have to win 21 consecutive games in order to hold the all-time record. The 1884 St. Louis Maroons currently hold the all-time record after starting that season with 20 consecutive wins.
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Top Prospect Makes History
It’s not every day that you get your Major League hit AND home run in the same inning. Edouard Julien, a top prospect for the Twins did just that. Julien is the fourth player since 1974 that has collected their first hit and first career home run in the same inning. Prior to Julien’s milestone, Aramis Garcia was the last to do it for the Giants in 2018.
What a first inning for Edouard Julien!
Julien got a single in his first big league AB only to follow it up with his first career home run IN THE SAME INNING đ€Ż
(via @MLBPipeline)pic.twitter.com/COmIgNtigz
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) April 13, 2023
Speaking Of The Twins
The Twins defeated the Yankees 11-2 after an exciting first inning. The Twins scored nine runs in the first inning — the highest-scoring frame in club history against the Yankees.
The @Twins go BACK-TO-BACK-TO-BACK to cap off a NINE run first inning. đ± pic.twitter.com/2DGe9CblOI
— MLB (@MLB) April 13, 2023
Historic Streak Ends
Jordan Walker’s hitting streak ended at 12 games after going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. The Cardinals lost 5-0 against the Pirates. The rookie tied the record for the longest hitting streak at the start of a career by a player aged 20 or younger. Eddie Murphy had previously set the record in 1912.
During his historic 12-game hitting streak, Jordan Walker batted .319/.360/.489 with 4 XBHs and 8 RBIs for the @Cardinals. pic.twitter.com/5b2tV8ftov
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) April 14, 2023
The O’s Made A Move
Veteran lefty Cole Irvin has been optioned by the Orioles. This came after allowing six earned runs on five hits over four innings against the A’s.
Also per sources, #orioles have optioned Cole Irvin https://t.co/HCbEtbIdNw
— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) April 14, 2023
Best Moments From Yesterday
Big Time Rutsch
Superstar Adley Rutschman ended a 7-7 tie with the A’s with a walk-off home run. Rutschman has had a historic start to the season with a .373 average.
Whatta rutschMAN pic.twitter.com/19JkUnUSeS
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) April 13, 2023
Miggy’s Farewell Tour
Miguel Cabrera continues to be celebrated, this time in Toronto. Ahead of the game, Cabrera was gifted framed photos from his 500th career home run that took place in Toronto.
Vladdy and VĂctor MartĂnez presented Miggy with a retirement gift – framed photos from his 500th career homer in Toronto! pic.twitter.com/51pBMCKzAE
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) April 13, 2023
More About The Rays
Brandon Lowe collected his fifth homer in his last six games, this time against the Red Sox.
Brandon Lowe has homered 5 times in his last 6 games!!! pic.twitter.com/jRXcRO2gbR
— MLB (@MLB) April 13, 2023
Only In The Movies
Bobby Witt Jr. hit a foul ball into a suite, and it happened to make it into the hands of his dad, Bobby Witt Sr.
âHey dad, wanna have a catch?â – Bobby Witt Jr. pic.twitter.com/9dS03zlkq2
— MLB (@MLB) April 13, 2023
Base Running Gaffe
Javier BĂĄez forgot how many outs there were, and was benched for the silly mistake.
Javier Baez was pulled from the game after a baserunning mistake led to a double play to end the inning.
(via @Sportsnet)pic.twitter.com/JfzCVEn7dx
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) April 14, 2023
Injuries
Jeffrey Springs might face time on the IL with ulnar inflammation.
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