BREAKING: Shea Langeliers of the Oakland Athletics has just made history, becoming the fourth catcher in Major League Baseball to hit two three-homer games in a career. This remarkable feat occurred during a 16-7 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
Langeliers, batting leadoff for the first time, wasted no time making an impact. He launched his first home run off pitcher MacKenzie Gore to open the game. Not content with just one, he added a second homer in the fifth inning off Orlando Ribalta, solidifying his legacy.
In the seventh, he hit yet another leadoff homer, this time against Andry Lara. Langeliers now joins the ranks of legends Johnny Bench, Gary Carter, and Travis d’Arnaud as the only catchers to achieve this milestone. Earlier this season, he also hit three homers on April 9 in a win against Texas.
This game marked a career high for Langeliers, as he finished 5 for 6 with three RBIs, four runs scored, and a total of 15 bases. His total for the season now stands at 22 home runs. Remarkably, he is the only catcher in history to hit three homers from the leadoff position, highlighting his unique talent and versatility.
The Athletics also set a season-high with 24 hits during the game. Notably, teammates Brent Rooker and JJ Bleday each contributed four hits, marking the first time since 1979 that three Athletics players recorded four or more hits in a single game.
This extraordinary performance comes just under two weeks after teammate Nick Kurtz made headlines by hitting four home runs and tying the MLB record with 19 total bases in a single game against the Houston Astros. Langeliers and Kurtz are the first teammates since 1900 to each have games with 15 or more total bases in the same season.
The Athletics’ stunning offensive display is not just a highlight for Langeliers but a significant moment in MLB history. Fans and analysts alike are buzzing about Langeliers’ achievement and what it means for his future in the league. As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Langeliers to see if he can continue this remarkable performance and further cement his place in baseball lore.
Stay tuned for more updates on Shea Langeliers and the Athletics as they continue their season!
