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Somehow that blast only measured 427 feet, but it left the bat at 106.8 mph with a launch angle of 29 degrees. The blast gave the Brewers a 5-4 lead in the top of the third. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. It doesn't take much of an imagination to contemplate the type of damage this offense will do once those summer winds start blowing around Fenway. "It starts with walks. He controlled the strike zone, and then he put a big swing on it," said Cora. "That's what it's all about. We do believe that he can do the job. He didn't try to do too much today. He got us going, and it was a good night for him."
BOSTON -- Though they lead the American League in several offensive categories, the Red Sox have been too top-heavy in the batting order to this point in the season. You're destined to gain an edge over your friends with advice from the award-winning FBT crew. Went 4-for-5 with two homers, five RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's 10-2 victory over the Reds. That was Renfroe's 22nd home run on the season, which ranks 25th in MLB. As of this article's publication he's hitting .250, while slugging .513 and boasting an OPS of .824.
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The ball traveled 427 feet with an exit velocity of 106.8 mph and a launch angle of 29 degrees, according to Statcast, but those numbers hardly highlight the home run’s “wow” factor. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data.
Renfroe's first hit was a single to lead off the second inning. He then crushed two-run home runs in each of his next two at-bats in the fourth and fifth innings, driving in Rowdy Tellez both times. The right fielder's fifth RBI of the game came on a seventh-inning single that drove home Willy Adames.
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The homer was No. 100 in Renfroe's career and the Red Sox sent some staffers to go looking for the baseball. I agree to receive the "Fantasy Baseball Today Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers , and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. One of the best outfield arms in Major League Baseball will be going to Los Angeles in exchange for some arms on the mound. The Brewers traded him for pitchers Janson Junk, Elvis Peguero, and Adam Seminaris. While he was a presence at the plate, his biggest impact might be as a fielder.
One thing he cited was better luck – i.e., the ball not being hit right at somebody. But he also noted some changes behind the scenes. "I don't know if it's the right one or not, but I got a ball. They wrote 100 career homers. So I don't know if it's the right one or not, but we'll see."
Brewers' Hunter Renfroe: Drives in five
One of the highlights came against the Rockies on July 22, when he turned a two-strike, two-out breaking ball into a two-run home run to tie the game at 5-5 in the 10th. Renfroe also kept the Brewers' playoff hopes alive, albeit for only 30 minutes, with a walk-off single to defeat the Diamondbacks in October. Renfroe has come out of the All-Star break on a tear, recording three straight multi-hit games and homering in each one.
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Renfroe is 0-for-11 since hitting homers in back-to-back contests Thursday and Friday, and his absence from Tuesday's lineup will end a string of 32 consecutive starts. Andrew McCutchen will shift to right field while Keston Hiura serves as the designated hitter. No. 2 hitter Alex Verdugo hit a laser beam over the Monster for a solo shot and is hitting .314 with an .899 OPS.
The home run was his 29th of the year and fourth in his last nine games. Renfroe has now notched at least one hit in nine out of his last 10 games, batting .375 with four homers, nine RBI and eight runs over that stretch. Renfroe kicked off the scoring in Sunday's contest with a two-run shot that scored Andrew McCutchen. It was Renfroe's first home run this month after hitting six in July.
Xander Bogaerts (.351, six homers) also went deep for a two-run shot to continue his sizzling start. Martinez (2-for-5, three runs) had another impactful night. Christian Vázquez (3-for-5, two RBIs) made his presence felt.
It has been a rough month for Renfroe who has an August batting average of .189 after going 7-for-37 with 10 strikeouts. Renfroe's two-out home run in the fifth inning provided some much-needed cushion for Milwaukee, which held a 2-1 lead before he left the yard for the 18th time this season. He'll be in the lineup for Sunday's series finale, starting in right field and batting sixth. The multi-hit effort was Renfroe's fifth over his last 10 games, a stretch that raised his batting average from .239 to .254. He has been one of the top producers in the league in the second half, putting up 10 home runs and 29 RBI -- to go along with a .917 OPS -- over 33 games since the All-Star break. ' only run in the top of the ninth after Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen exited the game.
But perhaps Binelas and/or Hamilton will help change the narrative at some point. The Milwaukee Brewers slugger absolutely demolished a home run Friday afternoon against the Chicago Cubs that left a baseball-sized dent in the left-field scoreboard at Wrigley Field. Kiké Hernández, who is still trying to find his rhythm in the leadoff spot, got on base three times, including a homer in his final at-bat. Much like Renfroe's contributions, Hernández's night could have big-picture implications. And if Bobby Dalbec, Franchy Cordero or Marwin Gonzalez want to join in on the fun soon, Fenway Park will turn into a place no opponent wants to pitch.
It was quite the night for Renfroe, who came into the game with just two hits in his last 21 at-bats. It was also just his second four-hit game of the season. Renfroe launched a solo homer off Joe Mantiply in the bottom of the ninth inning before ripping a walk-off single in the 10th frame.
American League West
The home run ended a nine-game drought for Renfroe and was his 24th of the season, leaving him four behind Rowdy Tellez for the team lead. Renfroe will be back in the lineup for Monday's series opener in Colorado, occupying the designated hitter spot and batting cleanup. Renfroe is getting a rare day off for Wednesday's season finale after he hit .350 with a homer, two doubles, three runs, two RBI and three strikeouts over the last five games. Tyrone Taylor will take over in right field and bat ninth. "He's been swinging the bat well. It started in Texas," said Red Sox manager Alex Cora.
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