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Basallo's Power Surge Continues with Another Homer
5 Jul
Summary
- Basallo hit a three-run home run in Saturday's win.
- This was his second consecutive game with a homer.
- He has 14 homers and 42 RBI in his rookie season.
Rookie sensation Basallo continued his impressive offensive display in Saturday's 8-5 win over the Reds. He launched a crucial three-run home run, opening the scoring against pitcher Hunter Greene. This was Basallo's second consecutive game with a home run, highlighting a recent surge in his power-hitting capabilities.
Over his last nine contests, the 21-year-old has connected for four home runs. His strong rookie season includes a slash line of .257/.322/.470, with 14 homers, 42 runs batted in, and 31 runs scored across 276 plate appearances. Despite a tendency to sit against left-handed pitchers, Basallo has proven to be a valuable offensive asset.