Reds Rookie, Aristides Aquino hits 3 home runs in a row, a breakdown

MLB Cincinnati Reds

What Happened

Cincinnati Reds rookie Aristides Aquino is putting on an absolute power display against the Chicago Cubs. In the bottom of the first inning, Aquino steps into the batter's box and fouls off a pitch from Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks. Aquino's teammate then gets picked off at first base, but Aquino remains focused as he prepares for the next pitch. Hendricks delivers an 86 mph sinker and Aquino absolutely crushes it, sending the ball deep into the Cincinnati night and potentially hitting a cameraman in the process. Aquino celebrates with high-fives and hugs from his teammates, including fellow Reds infielder Eugenio Suarez. In his next at-bat in the second inning, Aquino wastes no time, swinging at the first pitch from Hendricks and launching another towering home run. The crowd goes wild as Aquino trots around the bases, removing his batting helmet and flashing a wide smile. He greets Suarez with another fist bump before accepting hugs from Reds outfielder Phillip Ervin. With the Reds still trailing, Aquino steps to the plate again in the fourth inning, facing a new Cubs pitcher. The hurler tries to get Aquino to chase an off-speed pitch, but Aquino fouls it back. Undeterred, the pitcher then rears back and fires a 97 mph fastball, but Aquino is more than up to the challenge, absolutely demolishing the pitch for his third home run of the game. Aquino's teammates can scarcely believe what they're witnessing, as the rookie becomes the first player in Reds history to hit three home runs in a single game. Suarez embraces Aquino, while the young slugger high-fives and hugs everyone in sight, including Reds coach Delino DeShields. Aquino takes a moment to acknowledge the adoring Cincinnati fans, who are chanting his name and showering him with praise. With his remarkable three-homer performance, Aristides Aquino has firmly announced his arrival as a force to be reckoned with in the Major Leagues. The Reds and their fans are undoubtedly thrilled to have this dynamic young talent leading their charge.

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