UltimaTexCS Posted April 6, 2021 Posted April 6, 2021 DETROIT - Nelson Cruz hit a grand slam, solo homer and double, Matt Shoemaker kept Detroit hitless until the fifth inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Tigers 15-6 on Monday night. See more Lindor made a big impression on Cohen By Ronald Blum / Associated Press NEW YORK - New Mets owner Steve Cohen was immediately dazzled by Francisco Lindor, which coupled with a $ 341 million investment led to a record 10-year franchise contract beginning in 2022. "I had dinner at several times with Francisco Mercedes is L.A. Player of the Week. Mercedes' historic streak Mercedes' historic streak By Thomas Harrigan / MLB.com @HarriganMLB White Sox designated hitter Yermín Mercedes has been named the first American League Player of the Week for 2021, presented by Chevrolet. • Hosmer, L.N. Player of the Week. At 28 years old and with nearly 2,400 plate appearances at the minor league level, Mercedes made Chicago's roster for the start of the regular season and had a historic start to the season. Mercedes became the first player in the Modern Era (since 1900) to start a year with hits in each of his first eight at-bats, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. He finished the abbreviated first week of the season hitting 14-9 (.643) with a home run, two doubles, six RBIs and a 1,643 OPS in three games. Thomas Harrigan is a reporter for MLB.com. vvv Hosmer, L.N. Player of the Week By Thomas Harrigan / MLB.com @HarriganMLB Copy Link Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer was recognized as the first National League Player of the Week this season, presented by Chevrolet. • Mercedes is L.A. Player of the Week. Hosmer was 1-for-11 (.636) with two homers, two doubles, six RBIs and an OPS of Cruz makes Statcast history with his 2 HRs By Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com @castrovince When a hit came close to being a bases-loaded home run, Nelson Cruz made sure his second attempt was successful Monday afternoon at Detroit's Comerica Park. The Twins' Dominican slugger faced his compatriot, Tigers right-hander José Ureña, in the second inning. The "Boomstick" hit a hit to the opposing side that blew the fence, but was declared a foul after a video review. Next, Cruz swung at Ureña's next pitch and hit a homerun down left field. Cruz's second hit was 377 feet and he had an exit velocity of 114.6 miles per hour. Later, Cruz hit his second home run of the day, a 116.6-mile-per-hour kick. With his two homers, the Dominican has become only the third player in the Statcast Era (since 2015) with two hits of at least 114 mph in a game, after Matt Davidson (2018) and Giancarlo Stanton (postseason of the 2020). Cruz, relegated to the role of pinch-hitter during the Twins' first series in Milwaukee (NL home), finished Monday's game going with his two homers, one double, three runs scored and five RBIs as designated. from Minnesota. Anthony Castrovince has been a reporter for MLB.com since Scherzer, Nationals ready for premiere WASHINGTON - It's not normal for there to be too much intrigue over simple practice before a baseball team begins its regular season. Base run. Fielding. Batting Yawn. In the case of the Washington Nationals, the "team training
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