Keibert Ruiz was recalled Saturday but his MLB did not come until the Freeway Series finale, and the 22-year-old catcher immediately contributed for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their 8-3 win over the L.A. Angels.
Ruiz stepped to the plate in the third inning and launched a 1-1 pitch from Julio Teheran down the right-field line for a leadoff home run. He let out a yell as it stayed fair and several of Ruiz’s teammates in the dugout and extended seating area celebrated just as jubilantly.
“It was very exciting. First time being in the big leagues, and I was focused on getting a fastball and making good contact.