Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India sprinted out of the box, hoping to turn a line drive in the outfield into an extra-base hit. India later said that right after he made contact, he thought he had a chance for a triple.
Instead, the ball landed just over the right field fence. India’s solo home run on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks was both his first career homer and a game-tying swing in a game the Reds eventually lost 14-11.
“It’s a very good feeling,” India said. “I needed that mentally, it’s just a blessing. I’ll remember that forever, it’s my first career home run.