Héctor Rodríguez extends home run total in Reds win over Storm Chasers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 1:39 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Cincinnati Reds prospect Héctor Rodríguez had a standout performance on July 7, homering in his first two at-bats during the Louisville Bats' 5-4 victory over the Omaha Storm Chasers. Rodríguez went 2-for-2 and also drew two walks, bringing his season total to 21 home runs, ranking him second in Triple-A. This achievement follows less than a month after he hit for the cycle. Rodríguez was acquired by the Reds in 2022 and is currently batting.290 with a.918 OPS. The Reds were recently ranked No. 25 in Baseball America’s midseason farm rankings, with Rodríguez listed as their No. 5 prospect.
- •Rodríguez homered in his first two at-bats
- •He finished 2-for-2 with two walks
- •This performance raises his home run count to 21 for the season
- •The Bats won 5-4 over the Storm Chasers
- •Rodríguez ranks as the Reds' No. 5 prospect
- 1:39 PMYahoo Sports — Another big night on the farm for Reds OF prospect Héctor Rodríguez
"Cincinnati Reds prospect Héctor Rodríguez ranks second in Triple-A Louisville with 21 homers this season. Here's his latest achievement.
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