The Punisher, Reds rookie outfielder Aristides Aquino, continues to punish at a historic rate. Elsewhere, the Cardinals welcomed back catcher Yadier Molina from the injured list, just in time for the stretch run. Speaking of pennant races, Carlos Santana provided another game-winning home run for the Indians, who find themselves in first place.
At some point, Aquino will slow down. It looked like that time had arrived, but not so fast: He homered in the eighth inning Monday, setting a Major League record for most homers in 12 career games.
Aristides Aquino’s 8 HR are the most a player has EVER hit in his first 12 career games. pic.twitter.com/FPxoulw71e
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) August 13, 2019
The Cardinals get Molina back for the pennant race. But at the same time, they lose a key bench piece, Jose Martinez.
Yadier Molina (thumb) has been activated off the IL. OF Randy Arozarena has been selected from Memphis (AAA).
OF José Martínez (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day IL. C Andrew Knizner has been optioned to Memphis (AAA). pic.twitter.com/pyEGBG6pMf
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) August 12, 2019
The first-place Indians flashed their flair for the dramatic once again. Specifically, Carlos Santana flashed his flair for the dramatic.
Game-winning grand slam yesterday. Walk-off home run today.
Carlos Santana is on 🔥
— Entirely Sports (@Entirely_Sports) August 13, 2019
Speaking of hot hitters. Bo Bichette had four more hits and has 15 extra-base hits in 15 games. But he wasn’t the only one Monday night; the whole Blue Jays team was raking.
WOW 🤯
A TWENTY ONE hit explosion headlines our Winning Numbers pres. by #Lotto649. pic.twitter.com/dc0djaYYAU
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) August 13, 2019
Former Angels player Doug DeCinces avoided jail time for insider trading. Instead, he will pay a fine and serve eight months of home detention.
Doug DeCinces, former Angels star convicted of insider trading, was sentenced today to serve 8 months of home detention, pay a $10,000 fine and 2 yrs of supervised release. Several spoke on his behalf, including former Angel and Hall of Famer Rod Carewhttps://t.co/J5g28O77Rx
— Emily Rasmussen (@rasmussenreport) August 13, 2019
TOP STORIES
• Reds rookie Aquino sets MLB mark with HR No. 8 | ESPN.com
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• Indians top BoSox 6-5 on Santana walk-off, 1st in AL Central | Associated Press
• Blue Jays set franchise record with 13 extra-base hits against Rangers | Yahoo Sports
• DeCinces avoids prison for insider training | ESPN.com
