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Rookie Walk-Offs and MLB Milestones
Rookie walk-offs, surprising turnarounds and record-breaking milestones define this week's MLB highlights.
In brief
Rookie walk-offs, surprising turnarounds and record-breaking milestones define this week's MLB highlights. Ethan Salas became the youngest player with a walk-off hit since 2012, while the Red Sox overcame a 31-44 start to clinch a playoff berth. Originally reported by Mlb.
Youngest walk-off hit
Ethan Salas became the youngest MLB player with a walk-off hit since Manny Machado at 20 years 69 days in 2012.
“At 20 years and 110 days on Saturday, Ethan Salas became the youngest MLB player with a walk-off hit since his current teammate Manny Machado on Sept. 13, 2012”
Red Sox turnaround
The Red Sox clinched a postseason berth after a 31-44 start, the worst 75-game start to reach the playoffs in MLB history.
“The Red Sox clinched a postseason berth on Sunday. They were 31-44 through 75 games. That’s the worst 75-game start by a team to make the playoffs in MLB history.”
Pete Alonso's 40 homers
Pete Alonso hit his 39th and 40th homers in his first season with both the Mets and Orioles, joining Nelson Cruz, Juan Soto and Jim Thome.
“Pete Alonso hit his 39th and 40th homers of the season on Monday. That means he’s now hit at least 40 home runs in his first season with both the Mets and Orioles.”
Ben Rice's 40 homers
Ben Rice hit his 40th and 41st home runs, becoming the second Yankees draft pick with a 40-homer season.
“Ben Rice hit his 40th and 41st home runs of the season on Wednesday. He’s the second Yankees draft pick with at least one 40-homer season, joining Aaron Judge.”
Chris Sale's 200 strikeouts
Chris Sale recorded his 200th strikeout of the season, marking his ninth season with at least 200 strikeouts.
“Chris Sale recorded his 200th strikeout of the season on Wednesday, marking his ninth season with at least 200 strikeouts.”
Logan Henderson's WHIP
Logan Henderson finished his season with a 0.84 WHIP, the lowest by a rookie in 15+ starts.
“Logan Henderson finished his regular season with a 0.84 WHIP after his start on Wednesday. That’s the lowest by a rookie in a season, minimum 15 starts, per Elias.”
Corbin Carroll's triples
Corbin Carroll notched his 60th career triple in his 640th game, joining Lou Gehrig as the second player with at least 60 triples and 100 homers in 640 games.
“Corbin Carroll notched his 60th career triple on Wednesday in his 640th career game. He became just the second player in MLB history with at least 60 triples and 100 homers in his first 640 career games, joining Lou Gehrig.”
In short
Ethan Salas became the youngest player with a walk-off hit since 2012, while the Red Sox overcame a 31-44 start to clinch a playoff berth.
