Rookie Joshua Báez Hits Three Home Runs in MLB Debut for St. Louis Cardinals
In St. Louis, rookie Joshua Báez made history in his MLB debut for the Cardinals by hitting three home runs against the Chicago Cubs.

St. Louis, MO, August 15, 2026 —
St. Louis, MO – Rookie Joshua Báez etched his name in baseball history on Monday, achieving a remarkable feat in his Major League Baseball debut for the St. Louis Cardinals. Facing off against the Chicago Cubs, Báez launched three home runs, becoming one of the few players to accomplish such a performance in their first MLB game.
The game, which took place in St. Louis, saw Báez deliver a powerful offensive display against the Cubs’ pitching staff. His three home runs marked a significant and memorable start to his professional career.
Further details regarding the specific innings in which the home runs were hit, the final score of the game, or any other game statistics were not provided in the summary.
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