Josh Bell hits three home runs in one game, a breakdown

Jul 3, 2019 405.5K views 2:27

What Happened

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell steps up to the plate in a game against an opponent, his team leading 6-1 in the late innings. In his first at-bat, Bell crushes a 77 mph curveball for a towering home run, sending the ball deep into the stands. This marks Bell's first home run of the game. In his next plate appearance, the opposing pitcher tries to get Bell off balance with a curveball, but Bell quickly adjusts and unleashes another powerful swing, driving the ball high into the upper deck for his second home run of the contest. The Pirates now lead 8-1, thanks to Bell's hot bat. Stepping up for his third at-bat, Bell faces a new pitcher, Brad, who starts him off with a breaking ball before trying a fastball. Bell greets the fastball with a solid base hit, continuing his productive day at the plate. With the Pirates firmly in control, Bell comes up one more time, facing off against Cubs reliever Craig Kimbrel, one of the game's premier closers. Despite Kimbrel's reputation, Bell manages to foul off a tough curveball and then unleashes another ferocious swing, nearly sending the ball over the wall for his third home run of the game. Unfortunately, the ball falls just short, caught on the warning track. In his final at-bat of the day, Bell faces a position player pitcher, which results in his weakest plate appearance, as he grounds out to second base. Nevertheless, Bell's performance has been nothing short of spectacular, as he has collected three home runs and a single, leading his team to a comfortable victory. After his impressive three-homer outburst, Bell receives a well-deserved curtain call from the enthusiastic home crowd. His exceptional day at the plate is a testament to his breakout season, as he has already amassed an impressive 29 doubles, 25 home runs and a slash line of .380/.565/1.030. Fans and analysts alike are excited to see what else Josh Bell has in store as the season progresses.

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