Chris Iannetta Launches Pinch-Hit Homer
5 years agoColorado Rockies backup catcher Chris Iannetta came up in the top of the eighth inning on Sunday with his team in a five-run hole. He took care of 40% of that. Iannetta hit a rocket just over the wall in left-center on a 3-1 fastball to bring in two runs and keep Colorado in the game, even if they did go on to lose. The 36-year-old's role has been diminished down to one or two games a week to give starter Tony Wolters a break, but he's still upbeat and encouraging every day and comes through in the clutch once in a while. He won't provide much fantasy value, but the team has shown no sign of wanting to find a replacement either.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com