Sauce Gardner's immediate success in his first two years showcases the impact a press-capable cornerback can have. A cornerback who can shut down receivers in man coverage is at the apex of defensive back play, whether done through physicality or athleticism.
With the opening weekend of the 2024 MLB season over, plenty of players have made an immediate impact, including a few that have shown unexpected production for their teams.
The Cincinnati Reds (1-0) and Nick Martini (2 HR in his last game) are favored (-164) on the moneyline for their matchup with the Washington Nationals (0-1) on Saturday at 4:10 PM ET on MASN2.
Frankie Montas delivered on the mound and Nick Martini was the unlikely hero at the plate as the Reds met the high expectations entering this season.
The 2024 MLB season kicked off in earnest on Thursday and featured dominant performances by the AL's and NL's best, a thriller in Houston and an unlikely hero in Cincinnati.
Nick Martini homered twice and drove in five while starter Frankie Montas threw six shutout innings to lead the Cincinnati Reds to an 8-2 win over the visiting Washington Nationals in the traditional season opener in Cincinnati.
The Cincinnati Reds rookies worked their magic again Tuesday night. Cincinnati trailed the Seattle Mariners 6-3 midway through the eighth inning, until outfielder Nick Martini blasted a three-run home run to right-center that knotted the score.
Nick Martini belted a pinch-hit three-run, game-tying homer in the eighth and Christian Encarnacion-Strand singled home Elly De La Cruz in the ninth as the Cincinnati Reds rallied for a 7-6 win over the visiting Seattle Mariners on Tuesday.
The Reds announced a series of roster moves today involving four outfielders. Michael Siani was recalled from Triple-A Louisville and Nick Martini was selected to the roster while Stuart Fairchild was placed on the seven-day concussion list, retroactive to Monday, and Henry Ramos was designated for assignment.
Barring a quick turnaround, it appears as though the placement will end Nance’s rookie season.
Happ and Hoerner had a scary collision when the two converged on a pop fly to shallow center field. Hoerner made the catch but tumbled over Happ and kicked him squarely in the ribs in the process.
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