Carlos Correa hits first home run of his major-league career
Baseball is supposed to be difficult. Going three for 10 at the plate is considered a good thing. Heck, considering the state of offense today, going 2.5 for 10 is something to smile about.
The adjustment to the majors is supposed to be even tougher when you’re a rookie. Well, someone forgot to tell Houston Astros 20-year-old shortstop Carlos Correa about that.
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Correa turned in a modest major-league debut Monday, picking up his first hit and turning in some promising defensive plays. He took things to another level Tuesday.
It took a while for Correa to get going, but he eventually turned in some strong at-bats. In the sixth inning, Correa lashed a single to left field. He then promptly stole second base, picking up the first steal of his career.
He wasn’t done, though. In the top of the ninth, Correa blasted the first home run of his career. With a man on, Correa smacked an 83 mph slider from Zach Duke out to left center for the two-run shot. The hit accounted for Correa’s first run scored and first two RBIs as a major-leaguer.
Following the contest, Correa received high praise from opposing manager Robin Ventura.
Ventura with more on Correa: “He’s not rushed to be up here. He’s a Major League player and he’s going to give people fits for a long time.”
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) June 10, 2015
That has to feel good for the rookie.
Two games into his major-league career, Correa looks like he’s got this whole baseball thing under control. Even if the struggles come, we don’t know what they’ll look like.
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In a game riddled with defeats, Correa’s never actually failed before.
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