Rhys Hoskins is locked in: “I’m a competitor. People boo you. People doubt you. People do whatever they do. It’s always nice to prove people wrong.”
No matter what happens on Sunday, the Brewers are coming out of New York with a series victory. In large part because of Milwaukee’s new first baseman and slugger. His solid performance in game two comes after a fiery Opening Day, when Hoskins took a hard slide into second base. This didn’t endure him to The Metropolitans — as seen in game two when Yohan Ramirez threw over his head in the seventh inning.
Yohan Ramirez was just ejected after throwing behind Rhys Hoskins 😳 pic.twitter.com/qUEg0olYN2
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) March 30, 2024
Bench clearing brawls and dugout chirping don’t win games. Homeruns and RBIs do. In his second game with the Brewers, Hoskins delivered with tone-setting homeruns and crucial RBIs, cementing his impact on the team’s success.
The Rhys Hoskins Impact
The amount of money spent to get the former Phillie surprised many fans. Would $34 million be worth it?
Baseball seasons are marathons, not sprints. But the first two whirlwind games against the Mets seem to point towards yes.
Saturday’s performance was Hoskins’ 14th game with four or more RBIs — his first against the Mets. Despite the drama, he contributed three hits in the Brewers 7-6 victory; a two-run single and a two-run homer. His stellar performance underscores his competitive spirit and his ability to rise to the occasion when it matters most.
Oh, and he’s not afraid of a little trash talk.
Already a legend @rhyshoskins pic.twitter.com/ioCuvrdL1n
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) March 29, 2024
The Brewers look to sweep the Mets on Sunday. They won’t go down easily. New York hasn’t started a season 0-3 since 2014. Based on the first two games, fans should expect more production from their first baseman, increased ill-will between these two teams, and the Brewers first sweep of the season.
