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This Victory Makes Christian Villanueva The Fifth Mexican Baseball Player In MLB Ever To Hit Three Home Runs In A Single Game

By April 4, 2018 at 5:23 pm

Tuesday night was a huge night for the San Diego Padres and a historical night for third baseman Christian Villanueva. The Padres took their first win of the season with a score of 8-4 against the Colorado Rockies – three of those being home run hitters by 26-year-old rookie, Villanueva. This has made Villanueva the second Padres rookie player ever to hit three home runs in a single game.

Villanueva’s home run hitters were blasted out of the field at a speed of 105, 106 and 107 mph, according to mlb.com.

Here’s a video that shows you how far Villanueva hit his three home runs:

Viva Villanueva! 3️⃣ home runs tonight! ??

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Not only does this victory make Villanueva the second Padres rookie player ever to hit three home runs in a single game, it also makes him the fifth Mexican baseball player ever to hit three home runs in a single game. Moreover, it makes him the third baseball player to have a three home run game in the first 15 games of his career since 1908, according to the Padres radio network.

This amazing victory had Padres fans completely  and utterly *shook*.

This will definitely go down in baseball history and he’ll for sure be the toast of San Diego for a long time.

This video shows the level of excitement fans felt after Villanueva’s third home run.


Padres fans were so pumped after Villanueva’s third home run, that he was congratulated with a curtain call – the first curtain call for the Padres since the 2015 season, according to mlb.com.  

And with this type of performance, Padres fans are hoping that Villanueva gets more playing time, considering that he isn’t the starting third baseman for the team.


In a post-interview with Fox Sports, Villanueva said in Spanish, “This is a dream come true.”

Congratulations, Villanueva! ?? ⚾️?


READ: Everyone Should Know About These Latino MLB Legends


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Family Of Man Who Died From Taco Eating Contest Sue Fresno Grizzlies Owner

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Family Of Man Who Died From Taco Eating Contest Sue Fresno Grizzlies Owner

By April 13, 2021 at 9:52 am
BY  | April 13, 2021 AT 9:52 am

Dana Hutchings, 41, entered a taco eating contest during a Fresno Grizzlies game in 2019. He choked and died during the contest and now his son has filed a lawsuit against the baseball team.

The son of a man who died from a taco eating contest is suing for wrongful death.

Dana Hutchings, 41, died after choking during a taco eating contest during a Fresno Grizzlies game. His son has filed a wrongful death lawsuit claiming that the event organizers were not equipped to host the event. Furthermore, the lawsuit claims that the organizers failed to provide a medical response team.

“People say all the time he knew what he was getting into, well clearly he didn’t,” Martin Taleisnik, an attorney representing Hutchings’ son, Marshall told CBS17.

Marshall and his attorney are pushing back at the notion that Dana should have known better.

People have sounded off on social media criticizing the family for filing the lawsuit. Yet, the family and their attorney are calling attention to the lack of information given to contestants.

“If you don’t know all the pitfalls, how can you truly be consenting and participating freely and voluntarily? It’s a risk that resulted in a major loss to Marshall,” Taleisnik told CBS17.

Dana’s family is seeking a monetary settlement from the Fresno Grizzlies owners.

The wrongful death lawsuit names Fresno Sports and Events as the responsible party. The lawsuit also notes that alcohol was made available to contestants and added to the likelihood of the tragedy.

“We are devastated to learn that the fan that received medical attention following an event at Tuesday evening’s game has passed away. The Fresno Grizzlies extend our heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family of Mr. Hutchings,” a statement from the Fresno Grizzlies read after the death in 2019. “The safety and security of our fans is our highest priority. We will work closely with local authorities and provide any helpful information that is requested.”

READ: Kobe Bryant’s Wrongful Death Lawsuit Has Tragically Been Moved To Federal Court Despite Vanessa Bryant’s Pleas

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Dad Of Julio Urías Got A Tattoo Honoring His Son’s World Series Win

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Dad Of Julio Urías Got A Tattoo Honoring His Son’s World Series Win

By February 25, 2021 at 12:34 pm
BY  | February 25, 2021 AT 12:34 pm

Parents always find new ways to be proud of their children and how to tell the world how proud they are. This includes Julio Urías’ father who recently unveiled his newest tattoo in honor of his World Series-winning son.

Julio Urías’ dad is showing off just how proud he is of his son.

Tattoo artist Andres Ortega Rojas posted photos on Instagram showing off the tattoo. Carlos Urías forever enshrined his sons victorious lunge after Game 6 against the Tampa Bay Rays while a tattoo on his left arm.

Rojas told TMZ that the tattoo took nine hours to complete and that is was Carlos’ first tattoo. The moment captured on Carlos’ arm is one that is etched into the brains of Dodgers fans. It was the first time the Dodger has won the World Series since 1988 ending a decades-long dry spell.

The tattoo is catching everyone’s attention.

People are loving the tribute made to his son with a tattoo. It being his first tattoo is even sweeter. We all know how much our parents are anti-tattoos so seeing this happen is extra touching. Julio is framed by the flags of the Commissioner’s Trophy in the tattoo marking what is clearly Carlos’ most proud moment.

The moment marks a culmination of a long journey to athletic stardom.

Julio first pitched for the Dodgers in 2015. The Mexican baseball player was called up to join the famed baseball team. Carlos and the family made a 13-hour road trip from the Mexican state of Sinaloa to Maryvale Park in Phoenix, Ariz. It was after that long trip that Carlos got to see Julio on the field pitching against the Milwaukee Brewers.

It just goes to show you that anything is possible and that, if you work towards your goals, they can come true.

READ: Dodgers Win First World Series Championship Since 1988 And It’s Great To Be An Angeleno

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