Cardinals Rookie Joshua Báez Makes MLB History With Three Home Runs in Debut
St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Joshua Baez made Major League Baseball history by hitting three home runs during his debut in an 8-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Called up from Triple-A Memphis earlier in the day, the young player became the first player ever to homer in his first three career plate appearances. Facing Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd, Baez launched a opening shot into the center field bleachers in the first frame. He followed with a solo home run down the line in the fourth inning and added another blast to right field in the sixth. Baez finished the game going three for four with five runs batted in and three runs scored before being retired in the eighth inning. Cardinals starter Michael McGreevy earned the win after tossing six solid innings. The historic performance captivated baseball fans nationwide, instantly propelling the rising star into headlines.
Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.
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Associated Press published breaking report on August 15, 2026, evening. https://www.wandtv.com/sports/mlb/joshua-b-ez-of-the-cardinals-hits-3-homers-in-his-first-3-at-bats/article_5f9e7e19-4e03-592a-b7df-796ea1cd22e5.html
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