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WATCH: Houston Astros’ Yainer Diaz Belts First Career Home Run

Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz belted his first career home run on Sunday, May 14 in Chicago. Check it out below!
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WATCH: Houston Astros’ Yainer Diaz Belts First Career Home Run
WATCH: Houston Astros’ Yainer Diaz Belts First Career Home Run

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Welcome to The Show, Yainer Diaz.

Diaz, a rookie catcher for the Houston Astros, cranked his first home run of his young career on Sunday, May 12, crushing a 2-1 solo shot to push the Astros lead to 4-0 in the fourth inning against the White Sox.

Check out Diaz’s home run below!

So far this season, the 24-year-old Diaz has appeared in just 16 games for Houston, as Martin Maldonado carries a bulk of the load at the backstop.

In 44 at-bats Diaz is slashing .227/.260/.364 with four RBI and one home run.

But that’s only 16 games, and he’s played in just 22 Major League games ever — with his MLB debut occurring on Aug. 2, 2022.

Regardless of the limited playing time, this year’s Mother’s Day will be a Sunday Diaz won’t soon forget.

Diaz's Astros teammates giving him the silent treatment after his first homer was pretty priceless also.

Stay tuned to Inside the Astros for the latest news, scores and more as Houston concludes its three-game series with the White Sox this evening in Chicago.

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DENTON RAMSEY

Denton Ramsey has been a journalist for over 20 years with a decade of experience as a sports writer and editor for a plethora of newspapers throughout Texas and Alabama. Growing up in Houston and attending Baylor University, Ramsey is a die-hard sports fan with a true passion for writing. He may be reached via email at denton.itb@gmail.com

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