WATCH: Tyler Freeman Hits First Career Home Run, Guardians News
The Cleveland Guardians have hit a couple of memorable home runs as they take on the Toronto Blue Jays. Bo Naylor blasted a homer in his hometown on Friday night and Tyler Freeman added to that list on Saturday.
Freeman stepped up to the plate in the fifth inning with left-hander Hyun Jim Ryu on the mound. Rhy through a pitch into the zone which Tyler turned on and took it over the left field wall for his first Big League home run.
Hopefully, Freeman was able to watch the ball travel over the fence. He hit the ball so hard that his helmet dropped over his eyes when he made an impact.
The ball traveled 364 feet with an exit velocity of 96.4. It would've been a home run in 12 of the 30 MLB ballparks. The ball landed in the Blue Jays bullpen which would hopefully make it easier to grab. However, a Toronto player gave it to a young fan. A Rogers Centre employee was able to motion to the fan to switch the ball out with another one.
Tyler must be relieved that he finally got this first homer. He's been close on a couple of occasions, but he can finally say he got his first.
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