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sports1 year ago

"MLB Highlights: Ohtani's New Skill, Arozarena's Pain, and Profar's Magic Kick"

As the 2024 MLB season progresses, three key trends are emerging: Shohei Ohtani has improved his opposite-field hitting, making him an even more formidable batter; Randy Arozarena's in-zone contact rate has plummeted, contributing to his disappointing performance; and Jurickson Profar's new leg kick has led to increased hard contact, making him the leading NL outfielder in WAR.

sports2 years ago

MLB All-Stars' Missed Opportunities and Derby Disappointments

Four MLB All-Stars, Randy Arozarena, Adolis García, Zac Gallen, and Luis Robert, could have been playing for the St. Louis Cardinals, but they ended up with different franchises. Arozarena and García were once Cardinals prospects but were traded away. Gallen was traded to the Miami Marlins in a deal for Marcell Ozuna, and he is now starting the All-Star Game for the National League. Robert, although scouted by the Cardinals, signed with the Chicago White Sox for a higher signing bonus. All four players have excelled with their current teams and would have been valuable additions to the struggling Cardinals.

sports2 years ago

"Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Emerges Victorious in 2023 MLB Home Run Derby, Plus Key Takeaways"

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wins the 2023 MLB Home Run Derby, defeating Randy Arozarena in the finals. Guerrero's victory makes him the first-ever father-son duo, along with his Hall of Fame father, to both win the Derby. Julio Rodríguez steals the show with a record-setting round of 41 home runs in the first round. Arozarena impresses with 82 total home runs, the second-highest in Derby history. The event sees a total of 341 home runs, with Luis Robert hitting the longest at 484 feet. Pete Alonso, the defending champion, is eliminated early by Rodríguez.

sports2 years ago

"2023 MLB Home Run Derby: Predictions, Updates, and Winner Poll"

The 2023 T-Mobile Home Run Derby is taking place live on ESPN at T-Mobile Park, featuring a loaded field and exciting storylines. The first-round matchups include Luis Robert Jr. defeating Adley Rutschman and Randy Arozarena defeating Adolis García. Arozarena hit 24 first-round homers, including a strong bonus round, while García hit 17 homers. Rutschman impressed with 27 homers, showcasing his skills from both sides of the plate.

sports2 years ago

McClanahan and Arozarena shine as Rays defeat Padres at Petco Park.

The Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Diego Padres 6-2 in front of a sold-out crowd at Petco Park. Shane McClanahan became the first pitcher in the big leagues to 11 wins this season, allowing just one run over 6 ⅔ innings. Randy Arozarena drove in four runs, including a three-run homer, and the Rays won their third straight game. The victory brought back memories of their 2020 playoff run, which included a win over the Yankees and Astros at Petco Park.

sports2 years ago

Isaac Paredes leads Rays to victory over Rangers in MLB showdown.

The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Texas Rangers 8-3 in a game that showcased two teams with nearly identical records and stats. Isaac Paredes torched the Rangers with two homers and six RBIs over the first six innings, taking advantage of the smallest opportunity to score a run. The Rangers, who entered the game leading the majors in OPS with two strikes, two outs, and runners in scoring position, were outplayed by the Rays who ranked in the top five in all three categories.

sports2 years ago

Rays dominate Yankees with Arozarena leading the way.

Rays manager Kevin Cash expressed his displeasure after outfielder Randy Arozarena was hit by a pitch for the second time in a game against the Yankees. Cash suggested that umpires could have prevented the incident if they had issued a warning after the first hit. However, crew chief Lance Barksdale said the umpires didn't think they needed to take action until tempers started to flare. The Rays went on to win the game 4-0, extending their record-breaking streak to 22-0 when scoring first.

sports2 years ago

Rays dominate Yankees in intense season opener and extend home record.

The Tampa Bay Rays won 5-4 against the New York Yankees in their first meeting of the season, with Wander Franco doubling in Yandy Diaz for the go-ahead run in the seventh inning. The game was marked by hostility, with Rays manager Kevin Cash being ejected after warnings were issued to both teams following two plunkings of Randy Arozarena by Yankees pitchers. Despite the win, Arozarena did not expect any carryover on Saturday's game.

sports2 years ago

Rays Continue Home Dominance with Walk-Off Win Against White Sox.

Randy Arozarena delivered a walk-off hit to score pinch-runner Vidal Bruján and cap a 4-3 win over the White Sox, extending the Tampa Bay Rays' record-setting home run streak to 21 games. Arozarena hit a two-run homer in the first inning and an RBI single in the fifth before delivering the walk-off knock. The Rays are now 18-3 and undefeated at home this season, matching the longest home winning streak in club history with a 12-0 run. Shane McClanahan struck out 10 and recorded a franchise-record 32 swinging strikes, allowing only three hits and one walk over six innings.

sports2 years ago

Rays sweep White Sox with Arozarena's walk-off hit.

Randy Arozarena's walk-off single in the ninth inning helped the Tampa Bay Rays defeat the Chicago White Sox 4-3 for the second straight day. The Rays matched the second-best 21-game start in modern era history with a record of 18-3. Yandy Diaz had three hits and scored two runs before leaving the game due to dehydration. Shane McClanahan struck out 10 batters in six innings, but gave up two solo homers. The Rays have hit a home run in all 21 games this season, surpassing the previous record of 20 by the 2019 Mariners.