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Hudson Head
It was an incredibly tough start to the season for Hudson Head, but he definitely took a step in the right direction in July and is already looking to extend that into August. The outfielder hit a three-run home run on Tuesday, his ninth of the season, although Greensboro ending up losing the game.
That one got out of here QUICKLY. Hudson Head with his 9th home run of the season puts Greensboro on top #LetsGoBucs pic.twitter.com/PksIdzHzIC
— Anthony Murphy (@__Murphy88) August 3, 2022
Diego Castillo
Didn’t take long for Diego Castillo to make his presence known with Indianapolis this season. Castillo hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the tenth inning to win it for the Indians.
Diego's got that clutch gene. 😤 pic.twitter.com/1ZEDLAxyj4
— Indianapolis Indians (@indyindians) August 3, 2022
Andres Alvarez
The former 22nd round pick hit his 16th and 17th home runs of the season, supplying the only runs for Altoona on Tuesday. He now trails Aaron Shackelford for the team lead with 18.
A solo shot from @and6alv gets us on the board early! We take the 1-0 lead entering the second.
LISTEN: https://t.co/aioWvW3Svf
WATCH: https://t.co/6GP894jPtF pic.twitter.com/XHe1DseyWk— Altoona Curve (@AltoonaCurve) August 2, 2022
That's a two home run game for @and6alv!! pic.twitter.com/XwsoEsnaWZ
— Altoona Curve (@AltoonaCurve) August 2, 2022
Oneil Cruz
I LOVE ONEIL CRUZ SO MUCH pic.twitter.com/pmHG7UkNa3
— Jared Carrabis (@Jared_Carrabis) August 3, 2022
He makes that look so easy.
Carter Bins
Before Castillo was able to win it in extra innings, Carter Bins tied things up in the ninth.
Brand. New. Ball. Game. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/UKzZzoR2U3
— Indianapolis Indians (@indyindians) August 3, 2022
I always like seeing a guy like Castillo showing joy in winning a AAA game so soon after being demoted from MLB. I probably shouldn’t expect otherwise but it’s still nice that the celebration isn’t subdued because it’s “only AAA”.
Anyone one has an idea what lead to Alvarez power surge, launch angle, pulling the ball more?
I’ve really only seen Alvarez in these DVR clips which are pretty much always his homers but that swing looks like the prototype for taking advantage of balls up in the zone and putting them in the stands.
Lack of exposure to Andy Haines and Derek Shelton would be my guess😁
big daddy hacks, baby! Look at the man!