Everything anyone needs to know about Tony Santillan’s demeanor was shown in the bottom of the third inning Thursday.
Santillan whacked a double into left field for his first Major League hit. It’s a big moment in any career, even for pitchers who may not have an opportunity to hit after this season. Teammates will ask for the ball to be returned to the dugout, so they can cherish it forever.
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When fellow rookie pitcher Vladimir Gutierrez recorded his first big-league hit earlier this month on an infield single, he busted out laughing when he heard his teammates shouting from the dugout.