The Venezuelan Gleyber Torres of the New York Yankees, hit his 15th home run of the 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) season.
In the third inning, the man from Caracas deciphered a broken shipment from his compatriot Luis García, starter for the Houston Astros, to send the ball to the left field stands, reports the portal Leader.
In accordance with Baseball Savantthe Venezuelan infielder’s connection, with a teammate in circulation, registered an exit speed of 98.5 miles per hour and traveled 375 feet.
With this hit from four corners, Torres reached 89 for life in the MLB and is one of Gerardo Parra’s mark.
Despite the two-run home run received, Luis García managed to take his eighth victory of the year (8-5), after working five innings.
In his first presentation of the second half, Bolívar’s “El Centauro” allowed three hits, tolerated the aforementioned streaks, gave away a couple of tickets and fanned six rivals.
The Astros also won Game 2 of a doubleheader thanks to a great offense. Yordan Álvarez with a home run and three RBIs was the great figure of Dusty Baker’s troop.
For the Yankees, in addition to Gleyber, Aaron Judge hit his 34th hit of the season, to continue leading the power department throughout the MLB.
¡GLEYBER! ¡GLEYBER! ¡GLEYBER!
¡GLEYBER! ¡GLEYBER! ¡GLEYBER!
¡GLEYBER! ¡GLEYBER! ¡GLEYBER!15th home run of the season.#MLBVenezuela | #ArepaPower pic.twitter.com/qyXwpfTlEV
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