There have been plenty of ups and downs this year for Boston Red Sox first basemen Mitch Moreland.
But luckily for the home team Tuesday night, Moreland came through with a clutch three-run home run in the second inning against the Cleveland Indians.
Mitch Moreland drills a 3-run HR to deep right to get the Red Sox back in the game pic.twitter.com/4Pncf79Pza
— Boston Sports Info (@bostonsportsinf) August 1, 2017
Despite having ace Chris Sale on the mound, the Red Sox were trailing 5-0 before the home run, which was Moreland’s first blast in a long time.
Mitch Moreland ends a 92-AB HR drought at the right time. 5-3 Tribe after his blast.
— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) August 1, 2017
Mitch Moreland did not homer in July. He homered in his first August AB. It's now 5-3 Cleveland.
— Tim Britton (@TimBritton) August 1, 2017
The Red Sox would go on to tie the game 5-5 in the same inning.
It was Moreland’s 13th home run of the season, and he now has recorded 48 RBIs this season.
Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images
