The Venezuelan Eugenio Suárez, of the Seattle Mariners, connected this Wednesday his 4th. home run of the 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) season.
At the top of the 7th. inning, on a 2-2 count, Suárez deciphered a broken delivery from Justin Verlander, starter for the Houston Astros.
In accordance with Baseball Savantthe Venezuelan slugger’s connection, with a running mate, posted an exit speed of 108.6 miles per hour and traveled 441 feet at Minute Maid Park.
What a BAMBINAZO by Eugenio Suárez, 441 feet! ????#SubeLaMarea pic.twitter.com/PQ7IVqCUU5
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In this duel, “Bolibomba” went 3-1, with a home run and a couple of RBIs to reach 13 in 2022.
With his “home run” this day, Eugenio Suárez reached 197 home runs for life in the MLB.
Despite his performance, the Venezuelan infielder could not avoid the defeat of his team (7 to 2) against the Astros who had the solid work of Verlander on pitch.
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The right-handed pitcher pitched for 6 2/3 innings to earn his 3rd. win of the year (3-1).
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The negative note for Houston was the discomfort that José Altuve registered in the right part of the groin.
At the bottom of the 4th. inning, the Venezuelan infielder fouled his groin.
Although he was able to continue in the turn, “Astroboy” was replaced at the beginning of the 5th. chapter. The club reported that Altuve left due to an ailment in his right groin, according to the US agency AP.
The native of Maracay, Aragua state, only returned Monday from the 10-day disabled list after suffering a left hamstring strain on April 18.
