JJ Wetherholt hits two home runs for Cardinals against Royals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 9:01 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
On June 21, 2026, rookie infielder JJ Wetherholt made history for the St. Louis Cardinals by hitting two home runs in the first two innings against the Kansas City Royals. This achievement makes him only the second rookie in franchise history to accomplish such a feat, joining Chris Duncan from 2006. Wetherholt's performance contributed to an explosive start for the Cardinals, who are in a tight race for the postseason. He has emerged as a key player this season, showcasing his ability to impact games significantly. Wetherholt's recent success adds to his growing candidacy for the National League Rookie of the Year Award.
- •Wetherholt hit two home runs in the first two innings against the Royals.
- •He is the second rookie in Cardinals history to achieve this.
- •Cardinals are competing for postseason positioning.
- •Wetherholt's batting average is.270 with a.373 on-base percentage.
- •His recent stretch includes a.429 average over the last seven games.
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — JJ Wetherholt accomplishes Cardinals feat not seen from a rookie in 20 years
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