J.D. Martinez of the Diamondbacks becomes the 18th player in major league history – and second this season after Scooter Gennett – to hit four homers in one game. He connects for a two-run shot off Rich Hill in the 4th, solo homers off Pedro Baez and Josh Fields in the 7th and 8th, respectively, and a two-run blast off Wilmer Font in the 9th to tie the record. Arizona defeats Los Angeles, 13 – 0 for its 11th straight win, while the Dodgers have lost 9 of their last 10.

On September 4, 2017 — At Dodger Stadium, J.D. Martinez of the Diamondbacks becomes the 18th player in major league history – and second this season after Scooter Gennett – to hit four homers in one game. He connects for a two-run shot off Rich Hill in the 4th, solo homers off Pedro Baez and Josh Fields in the 7th and 8th, respectively, and a two-run blast off Wilmer Font in the 9th to tie the record. Arizona defeats Los Angeles, 13 – 0 for its 11th straight win, while the Dodgers have lost 9 of their last 10. The Arizona outfielder, who was acquired in a trade from the Tigers in July, had one more home run than the opponent’s total amount of hits.

 


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