Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski hit for the Triple Crown, but he also only hit three home runs in a game once in his great career. His grandson, Mike Yastrzemski, already has equaled him as a rookie. The young Yaz went deep three times in the San Francisco Giants’ 10-9 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. Elsewhere, Addison Russell is back with the Cubs, who still can’t find a way to get the final three outs. And Yankees manager Aaron Boone is in favor of what would be a fairly radical rule change.
Mike Yastrzemski wasn’t a hyped-up prospect, but he’s now got 16 home runs in about a half-season with the Giants.
Mike Yastrzemski has his first career 3-HR game in his 70th career game.
His grandfather Carl played 3,308 career games and only had one 3-HR effort: May 19, 1976 vs the Tigers. pic.twitter.com/1i5H3rbxru
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 17, 2019
Elsewhere, the Cubs recalled Addison Russell from Triple-A. The shortstop, who served a domestic violence suspension, was sent down for mental mistakes and struggles at the plate.
ICYMI: Addison Russell says he was surprised by his demotion to Iowa. But, after everything that has gone on with him, Russell still believes he has a future with the #Cubs. https://t.co/J2rS66NK3B
— Tommy Birch (@TommyBirch) August 15, 2019
Meanwhile, however, the Cubs bullpen continues to struggle. This time, it was Pittsburgh that rallied from a deficit to walk off the Cubs.
#RAISEIT!!!!!!!!!#WALKOFF!!!
🗣 NEWMAN! pic.twitter.com/2YHWYSRSEL— Pirates (@Pirates) August 17, 2019
Taking his cue from the Little League World Series, Yankees manager Aaron Boone thinks the Major Leagues should explore a mercy rule. Think fantasy teams would be OK with it?
Aaron Boone says he wouldn’t be opposed to some sort of mercy rule in the regular season for blowouts like last night. Said he thinks it would help cut down on some of the unwritten rule stuff about whether or not to swing on 3-0 in a lopsided game, etc.
— Lindsey Adler (@lindseyadler) August 16, 2019
From a cancer diagnosis back to the pitcher’s mound in less than a year? That’s what Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco is attempting.
Carlos Carrasco getting in some fielding work. He’s not far from a return.#cookiestrong pic.twitter.com/uwQamzwJzt
— Tom Withers (@twithersAP) August 13, 2019
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