Pablo Sandoval hits first ever 6-run homer for Baseball United
The Baseball United League’s Inaugural Showcase is underway in Dubai. Former Red Sox third baseman and three-time World Series champion Pablo Sandoval has already made league history.
With the score tied 2-2 between the East and West All-Stars, Sandoval came to the plate with two runners on in the fifth inning.
Sandoval would crush a six-run homer off Suarabh Gaikwad over the right center field wall, the first ever in league play.
The new league has a gold baseball and when in play, if a batter hits the ball out for homer, it’s worth double the runs.
Sandoval will play for the Falcons in the league, he was drafted in the first round, fourth overall. Baseball United plans to play a 65-game season in 2024, with the number of franchises set to double to eight teams. At least half of those 65 games will be held in Dubai, while the remainder will be played in Abu Dhabi and Doha, Qatar.
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