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Felix Reyes homers in his first MLB at‑bat, off Chris Sale

sportsApr 18, 202613139

Felix Reyes hit a 348-foot solo home run off Chris Sale in the second inning of his MLB debut, giving the Philadelphia Phillies a 1-0 lead. The 98.6 mph, 37-degree fly ball cleared right field on a 2-0 pitch with one out, and Reyes's helmet flew off between first and second base as he rounded the bag. Sale, the 2024 NL Cy Young winner and the Atlanta Braves' starter, threw a 94.8 mph four-seam on the pitch as Reyes recorded his first career long ball. The homer stands as Reyes's first career and season home run and handed the Phillies an early lead against the first-place Braves while Sale pursued his fourth win.

Key Highlights

Felix Reyes hit a 348-foot solo home run in his MLB debut.
Exit velocity 98.6 mph and launch angle 37 degrees on the homer.
Chris Sale's pitch registered 94.8 mph on the 2-0 offering.
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