Eduardo Escobar takes it out in New York defeat

The Venezuelan Eduardo Escobar, of the New York Metshit his second home run of the Major League Baseball (MLB) season on Tuesday night.

At the bottom of the 4th. entrance and with the game tied (1-1), the beloved man from La Pica, Aragua state, took the ball out of the park to Steven Matz, left-handed starter for the St. Louis Cardinals.

In accordance with Baseball Savant, the Venezuelan infielder’s connection, standing to the right, posted an exit speed of 99.4 miles per hour. Additionally, he traveled 391 feet through right field at Citi Field.

HOME RUN! @escobardelapica pic.twitter.com/ev9LoMi4b5

— New York Mets (@Mets) May 18, 2022

Despite the hit by Eduardo Escobar, who went 4-1 with his 8th. RBI of the season, the San Luis team ended up taking the game (4 to 3).

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After a double batch, every 9th. It ended with a victory.

At the end of the day on Tuesday, the Queens troop is still at the top of the Eastern Division of the National League (24-14) and the San Luis team is second. (20-16) in the Central of the «old circuit».