Derek Dietrich hits three home runs in three consecutive at bats vs the Pirates, a breakdown

Derek Dietrich of the Cincinnati Reds steps to the plate against the Pittsburgh Pirates, looking to build on his hot start to the season. In his first at-bat, Dietrich faces off against Pirates pitcher Steven Brault, who tries to catch him off-guard with an 86 mph off-speed pitch. Dietrich swings through it, making an out. In his next at-bat, the Pirates go back to the same strategy, challenging Dietrich with another 86 mph off-speed pitch. This time, Dietrich is ready and he crushes the ball deep into right field for a solo home run. "Fool me once, fine," Dietrich says. "Fool me twice, fine. Fool me three times - well, you're not gonna fool me three times, because I ain't no fool." Undeterred, the Pirates decide to try a different approach in Dietrich's third at-bat, pumping in 97 mph fastballs. Dietrich nearly connects on one, narrowly missing what would have been his second home run of the day. "Damn, that was a good pitch," Dietrich says. "Damn, I just missed it. Hopefully, they throw that one again." Sure enough, the Pirates oblige, delivering another high-octane fastball, this time a bit more inside. Dietrich turns on it, sending the ball soaring over the right field fence for his second home run of the game. As Dietrich rounds the bases, he gives a little wave to the camera, embracing his newfound swagger. In his fourth and final at-bat, Dietrich faces a 2-1 count. The Pirates have a brief discussion on the mound, acknowledging that they don't want to fall behind Dietrich 3-1 and potentially have to intentionally walk him. The pitcher delivers a fastball right down the middle and Dietrich doesn't miss, blasting the ball deep into right field for his third home run of the game. Dietrich trots around the bases, shrugging his shoulders and saying, "I'm so good, they're so bad. This is fun." As he reaches the dugout, the fans give him a roaring ovation and Dietrich obliges with a curtain call, raising his arms and soaking in the adulation. "I am the best ever," he declares, flashing his signature slicked-back, jet-black hair.