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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 15, 2026Miami-Dade

Joshua Báez hits three home runs in first three major league at-bats

St. Louis Cardinals player Joshua Báez set a major league record by hitting home runs in his first three career at-bats during an 8-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.

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Why It Matters

This event marks a historic statistical achievement in Major League Baseball history.

Key Facts

  • Joshua Báez is the first player in major league history to hit home runs in his first three career at-bats.
  • The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs with a final score of 8-4.
  • The game took place on Saturday.

Who's Mentioned

other23“Age of Joshua Báez.”personMichael Conforto“Cubs player who hit a three-run home run.”personHunter Dobbins“Cardinals pitcher scheduled to start Sunday.”personEdward Cabrera“Cubs pitcher scheduled to start Sunday.”personColin Rea“Cubs pitcher.”personLane Thomas“Former Cardinals player who homered in his first career plate appearance in June”personAlec Burleson“Cardinals player who hit a solo home run.”organizationChicago Cubs“Major League Baseball team.”personMichael McGreevy“Cardinals pitcher who earned the win.”personBlaze Jordan“Cardinals player who hit a solo home run.”other11“Number of games played by the Cubs in their recent stretch.”organizationSt. Louis Cardinals“Major League Baseball team.”personJoshua Báez“St. Louis Cardinals left fielder who hit three home runs in his first three majo”personMatthew Boyd“Cubs pitcher who allowed three home runs to Báez.”