Andrew Benintendi continued his fantastic rookie season Monday night against the Toronto Blue Jays, this time as a pinch hitter.
The Boston Red Sox outfielder batted for Mookie Betts in the bottom of the eighth inning and smacked a solo home run to center field, sparking a roar from the crowd at Fenway Park.
The blast trimmed the Blue Jays’ lead to 5-4, but the Red Sox wound up losing 6-4.
Andrew Benintendi pinch hits for Betts & hits his 20th home run of the season #RedSox
— Around The Bases POD (@AroundBasesPOD) September 26, 2017
It was Benintendi’s 20th homer of the season. Here are some in-depth stats on the rookie’s latest home run.
Andrew Benintendi (26) off RHP Dominic Leone (13) – 101.3 mph, 30 degrees (401 ft Home Run)
95.4 mph Four-Seamer#BlueJays @ #RedSox (B8) pic.twitter.com/zTYmVNnzb3— MLBBarrelAlert (@MLBBarrelAlert) September 26, 2017
Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images
