Official Site of the Orioles · Sep 19, 2018
Stewart's first MLB hit? A Little League homer
Stewart's RBI single BALTIMORE -- After 13 hitless at-bats, DJ Stewart finally notched his first Major League hit on Tuesday vs. the Blue Jays, and it was a Little League home run.
Stewart, the Orioles' first draft pick in 2015, singled to right against Blue Jays starter Aaron Sanchez, then advanced to second on an errant throw by right fielder Billy McKinney.
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Sanchez, who was backing up third base, picked up the ball and threw home to try to nab Chris Davis attempting to score, but the throw was wild.
Stewart, who was standing on third, was awarded home, giving the Orioles a 4-0 lead.
Rich Dubroff is a contributor to MLB.com based in Baltimore.