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Washington Post
12-08-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
James Wood had been struggling. Then Miguel Cairo changed things up.
SAN FRANCISCO — In an effort to get his all-star slugger back on track, interim manager Miguel Cairo moved James Wood to the leadoff spot for the Washington Nationals' series opener Friday night against the San Francisco Giants. Wood, who typically bats second, hadn't led off since April, when shortstop CJ Abrams was injured. But Cairo believed Wood would see more fastballs with Abrams batting behind him.
Al Arabiya
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Lawrence Butler Hits First Leadoff Inside-the-Park Homer for A's in 82 Years
Lawrence Butler became the first Athletics player in 82 years to hit a leadoff inside-the-park home run when he rounded the bases Tuesday night against the Atlanta Braves. Butler hit the first pitch from Braves right-hander Didier Fuentes off the right-center field wall at Sutter Health Park, and the ball bounced hard toward right and out of reach of outfielders Stuart Fairchild and Eli White. Butler slid headfirst across the plate but didn't draw a throw. The next batter, All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson, was hit by a pitch on his left wrist and left the game. He is the leading candidate for AL Rookie of the Year, according to BetMGM Sports. Butler hit the first of three first-inning homers for the A's, who took a 5–0 lead. Brent Rooker and Max Muncy each hit two-run shots. Butler's was his 12th, Rooker hit his 19th, and Muncy his eighth. Elmer Valo, on June 25, 1943, was the last A's player to hit a leadoff inside-the-parker.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
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Mike Yastrzemski's leadoff home run (7) Mike Yastrzemski hits a leadoff home run off of the foul pole in right field, giving the Giants an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the 1st 0:25 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
