Christian Yelich’s torrid April continues for the Milwaukee Brewers, and now he has the Major League Baseball record for home runs before May 1. Another superstar, Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, got off to a slow start because of injury but now has his first win after a dominant performance against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Elsewhere, the Atlanta Braves try to shore up their bullpen, a bright young White Sox star goes on the injured list and another returns from suspension with an emphatic bat spike (guess who?).
Yes, the season started a few days earlier than normal this year, but 14 home runs before May Day is still a boatload. Let’s call it a Yelich Dozen.
This is @ChristianYelich‘s 14th HR this year.
It’s not even May yet. pic.twitter.com/2KvP63BseG
— MLB (@MLB) April 28, 2019
Reports of Clayton Kershaw’s demise were greatly exaggerated, whether they stemmed from health concerns or pitching performance. He looked just fine Saturday night against Pittsburgh.
Clayton Kershaw in 3 starts this season: 20 IP, 11 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 HR, 4 BB, 21 K.
Has a 2.25 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and is holding opponents to a .162 batting average. pic.twitter.com/f8nj6cfS0q
— Dodger Blue (@DodgerBlue1958) April 28, 2019
Elsewhere, the Braves’ bullpen continues to be a problem. Fans have called for them to sign the still-available Craig Kimbrel, but for now they settled for a lesser move.
“Any time I can avoid facing Freeman and Markakis, it’s a win for me.”@Braves acquire left-hander Jerry Blevins from the A’s. pic.twitter.com/9IRi2QTB2C
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) April 28, 2019
Unfortunate situation in Chicago, where rookie sensation Eloy Jimenez was just getting hot when he had to hit the IL with a sprained ankle.
The White Sox have placed left-fielder Eloy Jimenez on the 10-day injured list. https://t.co/JtBizqg2bm
— Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) April 28, 2019
Speaking of the White Sox, Tim Anderson is not going to stop flipping bats any time soon. Are you not entertained?
Crush it.
Flip it.
End it. pic.twitter.com/F9TRcdnIUs— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) April 27, 2019
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