All articles tagged with #inside the park home run
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NBC News
Giants catcher Patrick Bailey made history by hitting the third game-ending, inside-the-park home run in MLB history, leading the Giants to a 4-3 victory and marking a rare feat in baseball.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CBS Sports
Patrick Bailey hit a decisive inside-the-park home run in the ninth inning, leading the San Francisco Giants to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, with notable performances from Kyle Schwarber and Ray, while Justin Verlander seeks his first win with the Giants.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Defector
Wilyer Abreu of the Red Sox hit an inside-the-park home run off Fenway's centerfield wall and also hit a grand slam in the same game, making him the first since 1958 to achieve both in one game, amid a tough season for Boston.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MLB.com
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker plans to petition Major League Baseball to change his fifth-inning hit from a triple to an inside-the-park home run, which would give him a 30-homer, 30-steal season. Tucker's hit was initially scored as a triple and an error, then changed to a triple and a fielder's choice, and finally settled as a triple and a fielder's choice. If successful, Tucker would become the second player in Astros franchise history to achieve a 30-30 season.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Philadelphia Inquirer
Bryce Harper's inside-the-park home run and strong offensive performance lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 10-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Despite allowing two solo home runs, Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola had a solid outing, pitching seven innings. The Phillies' lineup scored in multiple ways, with contributions from Trea Turner, Edmundo Sosa, Alec Bohm, and Johan Rojas. The win gives the Phillies a three-game lead over the Giants in the National League Wild Card race.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by SB Nation
Elly De La Cruz, a rookie sensation for the Cincinnati Reds, showcased his incredible speed and talent by hitting an inside-the-park home run during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Despite not clearing the fence, De La Cruz's hit took a favorable bounce off the wall, allowing him to sprint home and tie the game. His electrifying plays have contributed to the Reds' success this season, and this moment may be the highlight of his impressive rookie campaign.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Luke Raley of the Tampa Bay Rays hit an inside-the-park home run during a game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Raley's hit ricocheted off the right field wall, took a bizarre bounce towards center field, and ultimately landed on the warning track. By the time the ball was retrieved, Raley had already rounded third base and scored standing up. It was Raley's 17th home run of the year and a memorable moment in the game.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MLB.com
Luke Raley of the Tampa Bay Rays hit the first pinch-hit inside-the-park home run in Rays history during their 6-1 win over the San Francisco Giants. Raley's drive to deep right-center bounced off the angled wall and skipped along the top of the fence, eluding the outfielders. The Rays hit a total of three home runs in the game, with Brandon Lowe reaching his 100th career home run. Raley's inside-the-parker was the 11th regular-season inside-the-park homer in Oracle Park's history.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Sports
Tampa Bay Rays' Luke Raley hits an incredibly improbable inside-the-park home run against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. The ball hit the deepest spot in the park and had home-run distance, but it bounced off the top of the wall and stayed in play. Despite not leaving the yard, Raley's hit counted as his 17th homer of the season, highlighting the unique outfield dimensions of the stadium.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by bleachernation.com
Luke Raley hits a unique inside-the-park home run during a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Minnesota Twins. The ball bounces perfectly along the top of the center field wall after ricocheting off the right field brick, confusing the outfielders. Despite the ball's velocity and angle suggesting it should have been a traditional home run, the unusual outfield wall at Oracle Park allowed Raley to complete his trip around the bases.