Hall of Fame Inductions and High-Scoring MLB Night: A Recap
TL;DR
Fred McGriff's debut with the Atlanta Braves in 1993 was delayed due to a fire at the stadium, allowing him time to recover from an injury. He went on to hit a home run and two more dingers in his first two games, sparking a turning point for the Braves. In other MLB news, the Minnesota Twins are struggling offensively despite contributions from multiple players, the Diamondbacks and Cubs had high-scoring wins, and the Braves signed Travis d'Arnaud to an extension as their backup catcher.
- How a fire delay helped a Hall of Famer, and a high-scoring night across MLB The Athletic
- Finding Scott Rolen and Fred McGriff’s modern comparables Sports Illustrated
- Fred McGriff heads into Hall of Fame 30 years after slugger ‘lit a fire’ under Braves The Athletic
- How Well Do You Know Your Baseball Hall of Famers? The New York Times
- Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame: Walter Imahara achieved weightlifting feats by looking forward The Advocate
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