|
Blakney Bombs 3 HR Against Reno
Wednesday, August 27th , 2025
Sacramento River Cats first baseman Elijah Blakney put on a dazzling display of power at River Cats Field against the Reno Aces. In the 6-3 River Cats victory, Blakney penned his name into the record books, slamming a trio of home runs in one of baseball's finest single-day efforts.
"He can hit them out anywhere, right, center, left, it doesn't matter," Reno manager Eric Pentecost said. "He's super strong and stays on the ball so well."
Along with his three home runs, the 27-year-old had 4 hits in 5 at-bats, 3 RBIs and 3 runs scored.
"Life will always throw you curves, just keep fouling them off," Blakney said after the game, when asked about his hitting philosophy. "The right pitch will come, and when it does, be prepared to run the bases. Or trot around them, like I did today."
Elijah Blakney hit a solo-shot off Cody Schildkraut in the 1st, singled in the 2nd, flied out in the 4th, hit a solo-shot off Cody Schildkraut in the 7th and hit a solo-shot off Kevin Richmond in the 8th.
This season in 95 games, Blakney is batting .311 with 8 home runs, 30 RBIs and has scored 43 times.
|
|
Yang Batters Las Vegas Big Time
Wednesday, August 27th , 2025
Sugar Land Skeeters shortstop Cheng-ji Yang went 5-for-6 and paced the 16-6 Sugar Land victory over the Las Vegas Aviators at Sugar Land Stadium.
"Well, that was fun," Yang said, following the game.
Cheng-ji Yang grounded out in the 1st, hit a two-run single in the 2nd, singled in the 4th, singled in the 6th, singled in the 7th and singled in the 8th.
This season, Yang is batting .405 with 5 RBIs, 9 runs scored and no home runs.
|
|
5-for-5 Day for Morris
Tuesday, August 26th , 2025
It was high-fives all around for Josh Morris at Isotopes Park.
He got them from his teammates and he got them at the plate during an outstanding hitting performance against the Albuquerque Isotopes. Morris smashed 5 hits in 5 at-bats on his monster day, leading his club to a 5-4 win.
"Josh was hitting everything," said Dodgers manager Mike Vorhees. "It really was a special game for him."
In the opposing dugout, Isotopes manager Chance Van Treese told BNN beat writers that Morris "ambushed" the club.
"Obviously we didn't have much success against him, but we'll have another chance," the skipper said. "Hopefully, Morris oversleeps next time."
Josh Morris singled in the 1st, singled in the 2nd, singled in the 4th, doubled in the 7th and singled in the 8th.
This year, Morris has socked 109 hits in 387 at-bats for a .282 average with 13 home runs. He is getting on base at a .367 pace and his totals also include 48 RBIs and 65 runs scored.
|
|
|
