Daniel Camarena Makes History, Launches Grand Slam In First Career Hit
San Diego Padres relief pitcher Daniel Camarena had one of the most memorable first career hits on Thursday. Camarena was at the plate in his second plate appearance against the Washington Nationals in the bottom of the fourth inning, his team down 8-2. With the bases loaded, Camarena stared down Nationals’ star pitcher Max Scherzer. Any batter in the situation would feel immense pressure with the bases loaded against a three-time Cy Young award winner. However, Camarena surprised many and delighted fans when he hit a grand slam off Scherzer. Camarena’s first career hit was a grand slam. “Oh ...