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A record-tying 15 home runs in three games is pretty good advertising.
From Orange County Register
Costantini had a similar process and thought the hype surrounding the torpedo since it exploded into the baseball consciousness over the weekend was a “hoax.”
From U.S. News & World Report
If not for the initial offensive barrage from the Yankees, it’s likely the level of interest in the torpedo bats would not be so pronounced.
From The New York Times
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Yardbarker on MSNMax Muncy Still Evaluating Use Of Torpedo BatMax Muncy became the first Los Angeles Dodgers player to use the new torpedo bat design in Wednesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves. Muncy went 0-for-3 with the bowling pin-shaped bat before switching to his usual lumber for what wound up being a game-tying two-run double in the eighth inning.
YES announcer Michael Kay pointed out during the broadcast that several players had been using a design with a barrel closer to the hands.
The Yankees' 'Torpedo Bat' craze peaked over the weekend, prompting a rival team's All-Star to say "send a few over here" during a live in-game interview.
The reaction across MLB to the design of the New York Yankees' new 'torpedo' bats after the Bronx Bombers belted 13 home runs in two games was swift.
Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman aggravated his surgically repaired ankle when he slipped in the shower, keeping him out of the lineup vs. Atlanta.
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EssentiallySports on MSNDodgers Max Muncy Tries Torpedo Bat Before Chucking It and Hilariously Scoring Double With Regular BatSome ideas seem great on paper until they hit reality. The post Dodgers Max Muncy Tries Torpedo Bat Before Chucking It and Hilariously Scoring Double With Regular Bat appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) rounds the bases after hitting a walk off solo home run against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium.
Dodgers star Max Muncy added to the sudden torpedo bat craze. He emerged as the latest MLB player seen using one before facing the Braves.