The Venezuelan Avisail García, of the Miami Marlins, hit his 130th career home run in the Major Leagues (MLB) on Monday night.
At the bottom of the 2nd. inning, Garcia took advantage of a speedy fastball from Washington Nationals starter Aaron Sanchez to hit his third home run of 2022.
According to Baseball Savant, the Venezuelan outfielder's connection posted an exit speed of 107.1 miles per hour and traveled 402 feet.
Avisaíl García said present with a 402-foot HOMERIDE! 🚀#MakeItMiami | @AvisailGarcia pic.twitter.com/D65Vc9iJfi
- The Miami Marlins (@LosMarlins) May 16, 2022
With his 130th homer, Avisail García is two away from equaling Juan Rivera (132) in the list of Venezuelans with the most homers in the MLB.
On this day, the Venezuelan ranger went 4-2, with a run scored and a couple of RBIs.
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In addition to the native of Anaco, Anzoátegui state, Jesús Aguilar and César Hernández also saw action in this duel.
The powerful first baseman and designated hitter doubled in five plate appearances, while the Nationals infielder singled in three at-bats.
The victory went to the troop led by Don Mattingly (8 to 2) in order to take their record to .500 (16-19).
