J.P. Arencibia hits two homeruns in his major league debut

On August 7, 2010 — The Toronto Blue Jays, leading the majors in home runs, hit 8 in today’s 17 – 11 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. C J.P. Arencibia hits two in his major league debut, including one on the first pitch thrown to him in the 2nd inning; The Blue Jays’ rookie catcher will also hit a double, a single, finishing the contest just a triple shy of completing the cycle.

Aaron Hill also has two, and José Bautista hits his major league-leading 34th. Adam Lind, Lyle Overbay and Edwin Encarnacion complete the long ball barrage; Rays starter James Shields surrenders 6 of the homers, tying a modern record.

 

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