D-backs’ Eduardo Escobar gets base hit in MLB All-Star Game

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.

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.

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