Marlins' Joe Mack hits home run in matchup against Athletics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 9:17 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Joe Mack of the Miami Marlins launched a home run on July 5, 2026, in a game against the Oakland Athletics. This season marks Mack's debut, and he has now hit seven home runs. His counterpart, Jonah Heim, is catching for the Athletics and has eight home runs this season. Both players hail from the Buffalo area, highlighting a notable connection for local baseball fans. The matchup has generated interest among Buffalo supporters, particularly given the players' shared background in Western New York.
- •Joe Mack hits his seventh home run this season.
- •Jonah Heim is catching for the Athletics.
- •Both players are from the Buffalo area.
- •The game took place on July 5, 2026.
- •Mack and Heim represent a significant local connection.
- 9:17 PMYahoo Sports — How Marlins' Joe Mack hit a home run that Buffalo sports fans everywhere will appreciate
"An absolutely special moment for Western New York.
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