Latino Sports presents ‘Highlights of the Week’ – a weekly recap featuring a ton of highlights from the previous week: Monday August 7th – Sunday August 13th. Whether it be a walk-off hit, a defensive web gem, a strong pitching performance, or a home run in the clutch, you’ll be able to find it here on our highlight reel at Latino Sports. We will continue to post ‘Highlights of the Week’ each and every Monday throughout the 2023 regular season.
Join in on the fun with us at Latino Sports! Leave a comment below on which highlight was your favorite!
No Quit DNA in Luis Arráez and Marlins!
WE ARE NOT GIVING UP!!! pic.twitter.com/s8oQSpdPpy
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) August 13, 2023
How did Luis Urías end up making this tag?!
New style of tag unlocked: No-look 180°
(MLB x @Ziprecruiter) pic.twitter.com/2ySe2Cw3Gl
— MLB (@MLB) August 13, 2023
KING FÉLIX WEEKEND IN SEATTLE: Félix Hernández #34 retired by Mariners + Inducted into Mariners Hall of Fame
Félix Hernández was honored by Mariners faithful this past weekend at T-Mobile Park with a special ‘Félix Hernández Weekend,’ that included a King Félix Bobblehead giveaway on Sunday, a pre-game ceremony + King Félix T-Shirt giveaway on Saturday and post-game Firework Show on Friday. King Félix, 37, of Valencia, Venezuela, posted a 3.42 career-ERA with a record of 169 wins and 136 losses in 419 games — all with Seattle across 15 seasons.
.@RealKingFelix claims his throne in @Mariners history. 👑 pic.twitter.com/44Ln8kinmo
— MLB (@MLB) August 13, 2023
Randy Arozarena the Superhero Walks-Off the Guardians
Another day, another walkoff 😎 pic.twitter.com/f8TpBvusL3
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) August 12, 2023
THE SANDY-MAN CAN: Sandy Alcántara throws complete game against Yankees
No solo Sandy lanzó un juego completo, sino que también ponchó a 10. pic.twitter.com/XKRGWGFxCB
— MLB Dominicana (@MLBDominicana) August 12, 2023
Blue Jays celebrate José Bautista’s career in Toronto, Immortalized on Blue Jays Level of Excellence
This past Saturday, José Bautista was honored by the Blue Jays with a special pre-game ceremony at the Rogers Centre. The 42-year-old Bautista, a native of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, played in Toronto from 2008-2017, and recorded 288 home runs in that span.
Immortalized on our Level of Excellence.
A Blue Jay forever 💙 #JoeyBats pic.twitter.com/oLcImPWGkU
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) August 12, 2023
Elly De La Cruz legs out a Triple
Elly De La Cruz… mejor conocido como “la bala humana”. 🏃♂️ pic.twitter.com/fl9w9ppaZ9
— MLB Dominicana (@MLBDominicana) August 12, 2023
WORTH THE WATCH: FERNANDOMANIA WEEKEND AT DODGER STADIUM
From Latino Sports’ William Coppola in ‘Fernandomania” Fernando Valenzuela’s #34 Retired By Dodgers’ — “Fernandomania has never left this place. It is what has made the Dodgers and the Latin population of Los Angeles and much of California, whole. When fans look up at #34 along the third tier in left field now, there will be a beacon of light that will never go out for many fans, a feeling of pride and acceptance.”
Fernandomania. #Fernando34 pic.twitter.com/xN2fIlgAwN
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 12, 2023
First Major League hit and RBI for José Tena
☑️ 1er hit en @LasMayores
☑️ 1ra carrera impulsada en Las Mayores@mlbdominicana pic.twitter.com/2QZBvS3j7l— Los Guardians (@LosGuardians) August 10, 2023
Lockdown Defense by Carlos Correa
Clase e' jugada. ¡Qué caballo! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/JHY6SVntiE
— MLB Puerto Rico (@MLBPuertoRico) August 10, 2023
Don’t Run on the Venezuelan Catchers: Freddy Fermin, Keibert Ruiz, William Contreras and Jose Herrera
¡Fermín, Ruiz, Contreras y Herrera! 🤜🤛
Los brazaletes venezolanos son los mejores. pic.twitter.com/6bCcESu1rd— MLB Venezuela (@MLBVenezuela) August 10, 2023
HISTORY: Miguel Cabrera moves to 19th All-Time on Hit List
That's No. 3,143 for Miguel Cabrera, passing Robin Yount for sole possession of 19th place on the all-time hit list. 👏
(MLB x @BudweiserUSA) pic.twitter.com/1ostVumbFC
— MLB (@MLB) August 9, 2023
WHAT THE HECK?! 2022 AL Rookie LatinoMVP Julio Rodríguez fools the Seattle crowd, Fernando Tatís Jr. and all watching from home!
.@JRODshow44 just fooled EVERYONE 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/2rL2a1mheD
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) August 9, 2023
JOEY MENESES ACTIVATES CLUTCH MODE IN PHILLY
JOEY MENESES:
✅ 7TH INNING GAME-TYING BOMB
✅ 9TH INNING GO-AHEAD BOMB pic.twitter.com/gMw3tjBLLb— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) August 9, 2023
FAMILY TIES: The Contreras Brothers, Willson and William, HOMER on the Same Day!
Los hermanos Contreras se pusieron de acuerdo hoy. pic.twitter.com/Nb0rFxjyk9
— MLB Venezuela (@MLBVenezuela) August 9, 2023
PABLO! PABLO! Pablo Reyes’ Walk-Off Grand Slam at Fenway!
IT'S PABLOVER! pic.twitter.com/poWwfQ0Lge
— Red Sox (@RedSox) August 8, 2023
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