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Joshua Báez becomes first MLB player to hit home runs in first 3 career at-bats for Cardinals debut
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Key Points:
- St. Louis Cardinals rookie Joshua Báez made history by hitting home runs in each of his first three major league at-bats during his debut against the Chicago Cubs, leading the Cardinals to an 8-4 victory.
- Báez, the Cardinals' No. 3 prospect, was called up from Triple-A Memphis and quickly showcased his power by homering on the first pitch he faced and following up with two more home runs in subsequent at-bats.
- He became the first MLB player ever to homer in his first three career at-bats and finished the game 3-for-4 with 3 home runs and 5 RBIs.
- The Cubs' starter Matthew Boyd struggled, allowing 7 runs and 5 hits in 5 1/3 innings, including all three home runs to Báez.
- Báez, a 23-year-old second-round pick in 2021, had impressive minor league numbers before his call-up, hitting 34 home runs with 90 RBIs and a .256/.328/.573 slash line for Triple-A Memphis.
