Cardinals waited months for Nelson Velázquez — he delivered on the very first pitch
Nelson Velázquez made an impressive debut for the St. Louis Cardinals by hitting a three-run homer on the very first pitch he saw. This moment came shortly after his promotion from Triple-A Memphis, where he had been performing well. The Cardinals were in need of a spark after a disappointing series against the Milwaukee Brewers, and Velázquez's hit provided just that.
- ▪Nelson Velázquez hit a three-run homer in his first at-bat for the Cardinals.
- ▪He was promoted from Triple-A Memphis after a strong performance in May.
- ▪The Cardinals had been struggling offensively before Velázquez's debut.
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