Chris Davis snapped a brutal 0-for-54 slump with a massive grand slam, finally ending the longest hitless streak by a hitter in MLB history. It happened with the bases loaded in the top of the first. The pitch came in high, and Davis crushed it 455 feet. His teammates erupted. Some cheered, others laughed, and Davis tipped his hat to the dugout. Not everyone looked thrilled, though—one bystander in the stands looked unimpressed, barely reacting to the moment.
Davis didn’t hide how much the hit meant. He asked for the ball, and after a little teasing, his teammates gave it to him. One joked he’d throw it in the trash before eventually handing it over. The whole thing felt light, but also like a weight had lifted. Even some fans in the crowd shared a weird, awkward celebration moment. One tried to acknowledge the milestone, then realized the person next to him was also an Orioles fan. Davis still had to round the bases, and someone reminded him it had been a while. He smiled and took his time.