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Baez in rousing debut

The Philippine Star
August 17, 2026 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — Joshua Baez became the first player in major league history to hit three home runs in his debut, helping lead the visiting St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon.

Baez hit homers to right, center and left field in his first three at-bats, driving in five runs as St. Louis won its third game in four tries. He became the 11th Cardinals hitter to homer in his first career at-bat.

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