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BaseballHistoryNut

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Sep 22, 2024 • 1 tweets • 1 min read • Read on X

This Reds player hit a HR for his first Major League hit. Mookie Betts knew that and went to the outfield and ask for the ball back. The fans gave him the ball and the next inning Mookie came out with a bat to give those fans. Absolutely awesome

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