D-backs’ Eduardo Escobar gets base hit in MLB All-Star Game
Jul 13, 2021, 8:33 PM
Eduardo Escobar #5 of the Arizona Diamondbacks speaks to media during the NL Player Media Availability at Wynkoop Promenade on Monday, July 12, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
(Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
In his first MLB All-Star appearance, Arizona Diamondbacks third basemen Eduardo Escobar made the most out of his only at-bat.
At the top of the 7th inning of the MLB All-Star game in Colorado, the D-backs third basemen replaced Padres infielder Manny Machado at third.
This guy has entered the #AllStarGame at third base. pic.twitter.com/eSD9BRlMyp
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) July 14, 2021
After the National League team got out of the inning, Escobar was due to hit second in the eighth.
The NL was trailing 5-2 to begin the bottom half of the inning.
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Dodgers third basemen Justin Turner reached first base safely after a blooper to center field.
Escobar then smacked a ball to center on a full count to put runners on first and second for the National League.
No one has a better batting average than @escobardelapica in the history of the @AllStarGame. 🤩 pic.twitter.com/UATVPlxiKd
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) July 14, 2021
The NL was gaining some momentum as they loaded the bases after Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto drew a walk.
Cubs’ third basemen Kris Bryant then stepped into the batter box representing the go-ahead run at the plate.
However, Bryant would line out to end the eighth inning.
The American League would go on win their eighth straight All-Star game, 5-2.
