"The centerfielder smashed an 84 mph splitter off Trey Yesavage for a three-run homer in the top of the first inning. Yesavage's splitter had never allowed an extra base hit before the home run, according to ESPN Research. It marked Rodriguez's second home run of the postseason, as Seattle looks to take a 2-0 lead in the series. JULIO RODRÍGUEZ 3-RUN HOMER! #ALCS pic.twitter.com/LdnHOBG3P2- MLB (@MLB) October 13, 2025"
"The home run was Yesavage's first career home run allowed in his fifth career start (regular season and playoffs). Entering Monday, he had only allowed two extra base hits in 19 and one-third innings pitched. Seattle trailed 1-0 in the first inning in Game 1 before bouncing back to win 3-1 on Sunday. The series shifts to Seattle on Wednesday. ESPN Research contributed to this report."
Julio Rodríguez crushed an 84 mph splitter from Trey Yesavage for a three-run home run in the top of the first inning, providing Seattle with an immediate advantage. Yesavage's splitter had not previously allowed an extra-base hit, and the long ball was his first career homer allowed in his fifth major-league start. The homer was Rodríguez's second of the postseason as Seattle pursued a 2-0 series lead. Seattle had lost the initial early lead in Game 1 but recovered to win 3-1. The series will move to Seattle for Game 3 on Wednesday.
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