Rowdy Tellez went almost the entire month of June without hitting a home run. In fact, from May 30 to June 21, he hit exactly zero home runs. Since then, though, he has hammered five home runs including four in his last three. In fact, Tellez’s last five hits overall have been home runs. His power bat woke up at the right time as the Brewers have now won four games in a row and remain atop the National League Central Division.
Rowdy Tellez Hits Baseballs a Long Way
Rowdy Tellez got the Milwaukee Brewers on the board first with a solo home run in the second inning.
Rowdy gets us started with a bang!
Vote Tellez: https://t.co/QW3CNiAUAT pic.twitter.com/n2HdKgEWH6
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) June 29, 2022
According to Would it dong? on Twitter, Tellez’s first home run would have been a home run in 16/30 Major League ballparks.
Rowdy Tellez vs Jalen Beeks#ThisIsMyCrew
Home Run 💣
Exit velo: 103 mph
Launch angle: 24 deg
Proj. distance: 413 ftThis would have been a home run in 16/30 MLB ballparks
MIL (1) @ TB (0)
🔺 2nd pic.twitter.com/M2GRfdhaon— Would it dong? (@would_it_dong) June 29, 2022
Tellez’s second home run, another solo shot, broke a 3-3 tie in the eighth inning.
Rowdy destroys baseballs.
Tellez has his second multi-homer game of the week.
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— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) June 29, 2022
Would it dong? calculated that this second home run would have been gone in 29/30 Major League ballparks. Only Fenway Park would have kept it in.
Rowdy Tellez vs Calvin Faucher#ThisIsMyCrew
Home Run 💣
Exit velo: 106.5 mph
Launch angle: 39 deg
Proj. distance: 378 ftThis would have been a home run in 29/30 MLB ballparks.
Only Fenway Park would've held this one in.MIL (4) @ TB (3)
🔺 8th pic.twitter.com/0B4ipWO8L3— Would it dong? (@would_it_dong) June 29, 2022
Rowdy Tellez now has 15 home runs on the season, which ties Willy Adames for the most on the team. He also has a team-leading 47 RBI.
Luis Urias and Jace Peterson Each Hit Home Runs
For the second straight day, Luis Urias hit a monster two-run home run. His home run, his eighth of the season, gave the Brewers a 3-2 lead in the fifth inning.
Luis Urías go-ahead homer! pic.twitter.com/RctuNbeifn
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) June 29, 2022
Just like his home run last night, this blast by Urias would have been gone in every single ballpark in Major League Baseball.
Luis Urias vs Shawn Armstrong#ThisIsMyCrew
Home Run 💣
Exit velo: 107.2 mph
Launch angle: 33 deg
Proj. distance: 428 ftNo doubt about that one 🔒
That's a dinger in all 30 MLB ballparksMIL (3) @ TB (2)
🔺 5th pic.twitter.com/5qCyK5dJoQ— Would it dong? (@would_it_dong) June 29, 2022
Urias now has eight home runs and 23 RBI on the season.
With the Milwaukee Brewers leading 4-3 in the ninth inning, Jace Peterson gave the Crew an insurance run with a solo home run of his own.
Jace Peterson – Milwaukee Brewers (7) pic.twitter.com/5D1Tw1nYWk
— MLB HR Videos (@MLBHRVideos) June 29, 2022
Would it dong? on Twitter calculated that this home run, Peterson’s seventh of the season, would have been a home run in 28/30 Major League ballparks.
Jace Peterson vs Ralph Garza Jr.#ThisIsMyCrew
Home Run 💣
Exit velo: 105.1 mph
Launch angle: 35 deg
Proj. distance: 411 ftThis would have been a home run in 28/30 MLB ballparks
MIL (5) @ TB (3)
🔺 9th pic.twitter.com/Z295gGTPfb— Would it dong? (@would_it_dong) June 29, 2022
Defensive Web Gems
Milwaukee Brewers centerfielder Jonathan Davis made a spectacular catch that many are saying is a catch of the year candidate.
Brewers OF Jonathan Davis might have just made the catch of the year 🤯 pic.twitter.com/5WLXDzW3i3
— Kenny Morales (@KennyMoralesTV) June 29, 2022
While Davis stayed in the game to finish the inning, he was removed afterwards. Tyrone Taylor, who started the game in right field, shifted to center field. Jace Peterson came in to play right field.
Luis Urias also had an amazing defensive play himself, though it was a little controversial in terms of whether or not he actually caught it.
Luis Urías with an amazing catch! pic.twitter.com/0FHINpWypA
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) June 29, 2022
It should be noted: the Rays did not challenge the play.
Game Notes
- Eric Lauer continued to struggle on the mound; the left-handed starter allowed three runs on six hits and two walks in 4.1 innings pitched.
- Brad Boxberger earned the win after pitching a scoreless seventh inning; he is now 2-1 on the season.
- Josh Hader recorded his 24th save of the season, the most in the Majors.
- Christian Yelich was 2-4 on the day; he now has an eight game hitting streak.
Up Next
The Milwaukee Brewers return home for a four-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Adrian Houser (4-8, 4.50 ERA) will square off against JT Brubaker (1-7, 4.14 ERA). Game one will be on Thursday June 30 at 6:05 CST.
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