The Venezuelan Elvis Andrus, of the Oakland Athleticsshook Justin Verlander this Wednesday afternoon-night with a double to end the No-Hitter of the Houston Astros pitcher.
After six and two-thirds innings without allowing a hit or a run, the Venezuelan infielder became the “villain” of the day for breaking the veteran starter’s magic.
After the Venezuelan’s connection, which served to drive in a run, catcher Christian Bethancourt hit his first home run of the season.
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In accordance with Baseball Savant, the “home run” of the Panamanian registered an exit speed of 106.2 miles per hour. In addition, he traveled 409 feet across the center field of the RingCentral Coliseum.
Now there is a game with this home run!
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On this day, Elvis Andrus went 2-4, with two doubles to reach 13 in the season and 341 for life in the Major Leagues (MLB), and drove in two runs to add 11 in this 2022.
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In seven chapters of work, Verlander, co-leader in games won in the MLB, allowed two hits, a double and a home run, allowed three runs, gave away two walks and struck out six opponents.
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On May 10 against the Minnesota Twins, the 39-year-old veteran pitcher was also “flirting” with the No-Hitter. Colombian Gio Urshela gave him a hit in the eighth inning.
Despite the damage Verlander took, the Astros were able to come from behind. In the upper part of the ninth inning, the Cuban Yordan Álvarez hit a double base sweep to put the final numbers in the game (5 to 3).
The troupe led by Dusty Baker placed their record at 33-18 and remains in front of the Western Division of the American League.
