Dominican rookie Yermín Mercedes continues his dream start to the MLB season with the Chicago White Sox and this Thursday afternoon, he hit a homerun of nearly 150 yards in the opening game of the White Sox at home, which is against the Kansas City Royals in the majestic Guaranteed rate field
The 28-year old Mercedes hit a 120-meter homerun in the bottom of the first inning off righthanded Brad Keller. The very long hit went to left midfield and was only on a 2-1 count against an 86mph slider and gave the pats a 3-0 lead. The ball nearly passed the stands:
And it is that before, Cuban Yoan Moncada homered with one on base, only one batter for Mercedes, who completed the back to back. Now Yermín is hitting .600 in the 2021 Major League Baseball season.
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The Dominican is fifth in the order and appointed manager Tony La Russa. Currently, the White Sox are leading 4-0 in the bottom of the fourth inning and in fact starter Lance Lynn throws a perfect game; Will you finish it?