Christian Yelich continued his hot start with two more home runs, bringing his total to 13 for the season. Cole Tucker’s parents celebrated their son’s homer in his debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Branden Kline’s family was emotional about his debut for Baltimore.
Yelich’s 13th home run
Christian Yelich is currently the best player in the MLB and he added two home runs to his total in a 5-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Make that 13 🤯
(via @MLB)pic.twitter.com/EuHiCWuClu
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 21, 2019
Congratulations to Branden Kline
Baltimore Orioles were thrashed at home by Minnesota Twins, but Branden Kline will always remember this game for his debut. Here you can see how emotional Kline’s mother was as she expressed her feelings with tears of joy.
Why baseball is so great: Congratulations to @BrandenKline16 – and the entire Kline family – on your @MLB debut. pic.twitter.com/fZabGEH42t
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) April 21, 2019
Tucker debuts in front of his parents
Another emotional MLB debut came from the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Cole Tucker who recorded a homer with his parents watching from the stands. The Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 and Tucker contributed to the victory.
Homering in your @MLB debut with your parents in the stands.
How can you not be romantic about baseball? #BeGreater pic.twitter.com/wWmu9YLrDZ
— MLB (@MLB) April 21, 2019
Chavis with a fireball
Boston Red Sox No. 1 prospect Michael Chavis recorded his first MLB hit and he absolutely rocketed the ball to straightaway center with an exit velocity of 109.1 mph! The Red Sox went on to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5.
#RedSox No. 1 prospect Michael Chavis absolutely torched this ball to straightaway center for his first #MLB hit.
Exit velocity 109.1 mph 🔥🔥🔥
Gameday: https://t.co/91lWXEaFdQ pic.twitter.com/EUZovHCotr
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) April 21, 2019
Tatis Jr. with his first MLB triple
San Diego Padres’ No. 1 prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. couldn’t help his team avoid a 4-2 defeat to the Cincinnati Reds but he did manage to record his first MLB triple.
What can't he do?#Padres' No. 1 prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. put his 60-grade speed on display as he flew around the bases for his first #MLB triple. Gameday: https://t.co/aFHQ6WXu3C pic.twitter.com/YJnWleY39f
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) April 21, 2019
