MLB Opening Day 2022 this is a unique moment when the illusions and predictions of the season start to take shape, or lack of them, however, suddenly there is history, data problems that end in an unexpected result in all respects, as was the case with the first home run of 2022, which originated from Chicago Cubs short stop Nico Horner.
To put into context how incredible it was to think that Hoerner would be the one to receive this distinction, it is prudent to note that the last time this player produced and scored a run in the same at-bat game was at September 21, 2019. In 2021 5944 home runs were connectednone of this player.
The Crazy Home Run Story of Nico Hörner
Horner appeared on the batters side in 324 opportunities in 2020 and 2021 and not once did he hit a home run, however, this Thursday afternoon, taking advantage of the fact that the Cubs opened the season by taking in Wrigley Field in Milwaukee Brewersbecause the match between Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees was postponed by rain, which began to tilt fate in favor of this player.
This player had the opportunity to open the season in the starting lineup, in part due to the departure of the star from last year Xavier Baezwho, after shining from 2014 to 2021 with the Cubs, moved to the New York Mets last season and will now play for the Detroit Tigers.
Sai Young of the NFL, Corbin Burns, was the victim
Then there was the pitcher question he faced, National League Winner Sai Young, right-handed Corbin Burnshowever, he collided with a superstar at the bottom of the fifth inning and with the score and 1–1 down, he landed a powerful line hit across left field past a mythical garden vine to send fans into a frenzy.
Horner brought two wins and was the spark plug that led Chicago to a 5-4 win.