Cardinals rookie Joshua Báez makes MLB history with three homers in first three at-bats

<ul><li><p>23-year-old hits home run on first pitch in majors</p></li><li><p>Báez drives in five during 8-4 victory over Cubs</p></li><li><p>Rookie was called up from Triple-A earlier in day</p></li></ul><p>Joshua Báez became the first player to hit three home runs in his first three at-bats in the major leagues, leading the St Louis Cardinals to an 8-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.</p><p>The 23-year-old left fielder, called up from Triple-A Memphis earlier in the day, hit the first pitch he saw into the Wrigley Field bleachers, then homered in his next two at-bats. He also drove in five runs.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/15/joshua-baez-three-home-runs-cardinals-cubs-mlb-record">Continue reading...</a>