This Saturday, September 16th, they face each other Miami Marlins j Atlanta Braves in the second game of a three-game series LoanDepot Park. On Friday, the locals won by a score of nine by six after staging a comeback with a five-run win in the seventh inning
Going into Saturday’s game, there were four home runs in the first inning, the last of which Yuli Gurriel.
Cuban started as a starter at fourth in the lineup and at first base on defense. He posted a .100 batting average that season. However, this time it was different.
Atlanta scored three points with home runs from Ozzie Albies j Austin Riley. The Marlins also turned the result around thanks to their strength.
Luis Arraez He hit the ball out of the park for the third time in the last two challenges. It is the first time he has achieved something like this. Josh Bell j Jake Burger You have arrived at the base. The first was a single to left and the second was an error by third baseman Riley.
Now it was Yuli Gurriel’s turn
The 39-year-old first baseman didn’t wait long and hit the opposing starter’s first pitch. Jared Shuster. July He swung the left slider and made strong contact. The ball hit left field at 104.4 mph and traveled up to 411 feet over the fences.
So, Miami took a four to three lead.
It’s the first home run for Cuban since May 7 and his fourth of the season. During his lifetime, he hit 98 and was just two away from becoming the 18th Cuban-born player to hit a hundred home runs Big leagues. In addition, it is the first in Miami with the shirt Marlins.
As for RBIs, he hit 24 in 2023 and 459 for his entire career.
Let’s look at the hit.
Home run by Yuli Gurriel in the Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves game
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