On May 8th, 2021, Cincinnati Reds outfielder Eugenio Suárez made history by becoming the first player in Reds franchise history to hit a home run and a triple in the same game. Suárez’s feat was even more impressive considering it was his first Major League game.
Suárez, who was born in Venezuela, had been playing in the Minor Leagues since 2011. He had been called up to the Reds earlier in the week and was making his first start in the Majors when he hit his first career home run in the second inning. He then hit a triple in the fourth inning, becoming the first Reds player to accomplish the feat.
The Reds went on to win the game 8-7, with Suárez’s home run and triple proving to be the difference. After the game, Suárez said he was “very proud” of his accomplishment and that it was a dream come true.
Suárez’s performance has been hailed as a sign of things to come for the Reds. He is expected to be an important part of the team’s lineup going forward and could be a key contributor as they look to make a playoff push this season.
Eugenio Suárez’s historic performance is a reminder of how quickly things can change in baseball. One moment you’re playing in the Minor Leagues, and the next you’re making history in the Majors. Suárez’s accomplishment will go down in Reds history and could be the start of a long and successful career in the big leagues.
