Pedro Alvarez hits home run into a boat on the Allegheny River
Over his career, Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Pedro Alvarez has done one thing consistently well: Smash home runs with incredible power.
He was at it again Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins. In the fourth inning, Alvarez stepped to the plate against Ricky Nolasco.
On the third pitch of the at-bat, he struck. Alvarez annihilated a 91 mph fastball from Nolasco, sending it deep to right field. The ball traveled so far, in fact, that it completely cleared the stadium.
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To make the feat more impressive, Alvarez’s home run should have landed in the Allegheny River, which surrounds the outside of the park. We say “should have” because the ball actually landed in a boat parked in the river. Given Alvarez’s Herculean feats of power, we’re surprised the boat didn’t immediately sink.
Alvarez would also single during the contest. He finished 2 for 5, with one run scored and one RBI. His impressive power would wind up being all for naught, as the team lost the game 8-5.
Most stadiums play security videos prior to each game warning fans to be aware of flying bats and balls. The Pirates might want to consider putting those on TVs just outside the stadium now. That way, they are covered when Alvarez eventually does sink a boat.
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