Austin Wells Homers in Debut, Yankees Beat Cardinals 6-3
Exciting Debut for Yankees Prospect
Wells Impresses with First MLB Hit
In a thrilling debut, Austin Wells hit a two-run homer in the first inning, propelling the New York Yankees to a 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Wells, the Yankees' top prospect and the 26th overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, went 2-for-4 with three RBIs in his first MLB game.
His home run came off Cardinals starter Dakota Hudson and gave the Yankees an early 2-0 lead.
Yankees Offense Shines
Wells was not the only Yankees player to contribute offensively.
- Anthony Rizzo hit a solo home run in the third inning.
- Gleyber Torres went 2-for-4 with an RBI single.
- Aaron Judge drew three walks and scored two runs.
The Yankees' offense has now scored 30 runs in their last three games.
Cardinals Struggle to Keep Up
The Cardinals offense struggled to keep pace with the Yankees.
- They managed just five hits off Yankees starter Jameson Taillon.
- Their only runs came on a solo home run by Paul Goldschmidt and a two-run homer by Nolan Arenado.
The Cardinals have now lost three straight games.
Wells' Future Bright
Wells' impressive debut has Yankees fans excited about his future.
He is a versatile player who can play both catcher and first base.
His bat has always been considered his strong suit, and he has shown that he can hit for power and average.
Wells is expected to be a key part of the Yankees' future.
Quotes
"It was an amazing feeling," Wells said of his home run. "I've been dreaming of this moment my whole life."
"He's a special player," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said of Wells. "He's got a bright future ahead of him."
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