Brewers’ Sal Frelick has massive hits, catches in historic MLB debut
Welcome to the large leagues, Sal Frelick.
The Milwaukee Brewers outfielder made his MLB debut within the staff’s 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves Saturday night time at American Household Subject in Milwaukee, the place he registered two web defensive gems, three hits and two RBI, together with the game-winner.
He is the primary participant in franchise historical past to report three or extra hits and two RBI in his MLB debut, based on ESPN. He is additionally the sixth participant during the last 25 seasons with three hits and a game-winning RBI in his MLB debut.
“I’m at all times nervous going into each recreation, however you get that first hit and that first catch, you agree in,” said Frelick, who bought a Gatorade tub after the win. “I feel these followers are unbelievable. Strolling out for the primary time and getting such a heat welcome. After which going out and having the ability to give them one thing to cheer for. It’s tremendous particular.”
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In his first at-bat within the backside of the second inning, Frelick confirmed off his pace and legged out an infield single off Braves pitcher Allan Winans with the Brewers trailing 3-0. He singled to proper area his subsequent time to the plate and got here round to attain on the backside of the fifth inning, chopping the Braves result in 3-1.
The Brewers trailed 3-2 heading to the underside of the sixth. Frelick batted in Jesse Winker on a left area single off Braves pitcher Michael Tonkin to tie the sport 3-3. Frelick’s sacrifice fly off Braves nearer Joe Jiménez within the backside of the eighth inning put the Brewers forward 4-3 they usually held on for the win.
Frelick did not simply get it finished on the offensive finish. He made two leaping catches on the proper area wall to rob Marcell Ozuna and Orlando Arcia within the sixth inning.