LaMonte Wade's impact week

September 22, 2019 at 4:33AM
Minnesotta Twins' LaMonte Wade Jr. is congratulated by teammates after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning in a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
LaMonte Wade Jr. was congratulated after his first major league home run Sunday in Cleveland. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

LaMonte Wade Jr. has had quite the impact the past week:

Sunday: He hit his first career homer, a two-run shot off Cleveland All-Star Shane Bieber that gave the Twins a brief 4-2 lead.

Monday: Went 1-for-3 with a double, a run and RBI in a victory over the White Sox.

Tuesday: Entered in the 11th inning as a pinch runner, went to third on a wild pitch and scored the tying run on a sacrifice fly; then singled in the 12th to help set up the winning run.

Saturday: Went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a triple, a walk and two runs vs. Kansas City.

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