Several times over the past few weeks since getting promoted to High-A, members of the Eugene Emeralds staff have provided gentle reminders to Cam Maldonado that he was closing in on a 20-20 season.
"Two more homers for 20-20," they'd say, noting what Maldonado needed to notch at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in the same season. He appreciated the updates, but took it all in stride.
Still, when Eugene traveled to Everett, Washington this week for a six-game series with the AquaSox, Maldonado figured he'd have a good chance at reaching the milestone. Funko Field, after all, has a reputation as a real hitter's paradise.
It sure was for Maldonado on Thursday night.
The Wolcott product and former Hamden Hall star stepped up to the plate as the second batter of the ballgame and clubbed a two-run homer on a 1-2 pitch over the left-field wall. Two innings later, on a 2-1 pitch, Maldonado led off the third with another homer to left to reach the 20-20 mark for the season.
#season #high #emeralds
"Two more homers for 20-20," they'd say, noting what Maldonado needed to notch at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in the same season. He appreciated the updates, but took it all in stride.
Still, when Eugene traveled to Everett, Washington this week for a six-game series with the AquaSox, Maldonado figured he'd have a good chance at reaching the milestone. Funko Field, after all, has a reputation as a real hitter's paradise.
It sure was for Maldonado on Thursday night.
The Wolcott product and former Hamden Hall star stepped up to the plate as the second batter of the ballgame and clubbed a two-run homer on a 1-2 pitch over the left-field wall. Two innings later, on a 2-1 pitch, Maldonado led off the third with another homer to left to reach the 20-20 mark for the season.
#season #high #emeralds
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