Brothers Josh and Beau Naylor are in a league of their own.
Cleveland Guardians players each hit a two-run homer in the top of the third in Friday’s game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field, becoming the first brother in MLB history to hit a multi-run homer in the same inning. became. same team.
In the top of the third, Beau Naylor hit a changeup off Rangers starter John Gray that went 435 feet over the right field wall to make the Guardians 2-0. With two outs in the first, Josh Naylor followed his brother with his own two-run homer into the right field, extending Cleveland’s lead to 4-0.
It was Josh Naylor’s 12th home run of the year and Beau Naylor’s second.
“It’s very special,” said Beau Naylor. “That’s something we’ve talked about and joked about in the past. It was pretty wild to see it come to fruition.
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“We shared a great moment when I hit. I could see how excited he was for me. I was waiting for him on the top step when he hit.” It’s a great moment to share with him.”
According to MLB’s Sarah LangesJosh and Bo Naylor have worked with BJ and Justin Upton (twice in 2013), Billy and Cal Ripken (1990 and 1996), and Tommy and Hank Aaron (1962).
Former Seattle Mariners player Kyle Seager and then-Los Angeles Dodgers player Corey Seager, now Rangers, became the last brothers to hit a home run in the same game in 2020.
Unfortunately for the Nailers, their history-making night ended in defeat. The Rangers won 12-4.
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