The Venezuelan Odubel Herrera, of the Philadelphia Phillieshit his second home run of the current Major League Baseball (MLB) season on Wednesday.
“El Torito”, ranked first in the batting order, hit the wall for the second night in a row.
On a favorable count (3-1), the outfielder from Zulia deciphered a shipment from Ryan Feltner, starter for the Colorado Rockies.
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In accordance with Baseball Savantthe Venezuelan’s connection posted a muzzle velocity of 110.5 miles per hour and traveled 429 feet.
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Later, at the close of the 2nd. inning, Herrera, 30, drove in the second run of the game for the fraternal city team’s cause.
victorious exit
For his part, the Venezuelan starter Ranger Suárez took the victory after registering a quality start.
In six innings of work, the longest of the campaign, the sinister starter allowed seven hits, allowed three earned runs, gave away a walk and fanned three rivals.
Despite registering some inconveniences and receiving a home run, Suárez, 26, managed to come out with flying colors to sign up for the second. win of the year
After four starts in 2022, the Venezuelan pitcher is 2-0 with a high 4.42 ERA.
