Joshua Baez Makes MLB History with Three Home Runs in Debut

Joshua Baez achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first player in major league history to hit three home runs in his debut, contributing to the St. Louis Cardinals' 8-4 win against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.

Baez's performance included homers to right, center, and left field, driving in five runs. The Cardinals secured their third victory in four games, with Michael McGreevy earning his first win since July 8 after pitching six innings and allowing three runs, none earned.

In the game, Matthew Boyd suffered his first loss since March 26, giving up seven runs in 5 1/3 innings. The Cubs, who had recently won nine of their last eleven games, saw Michael Conforto hit a three-run homer to tie the game at one point. Baez's debut included a notable first home run on the first pitch of his first career plate appearance, marking him as the fourth visiting player to achieve this at Wrigley Field.