A lot of things have been said about Édouard Julien over the past year. With reason! It's not every year that a Quebec player establishes himself in major baseball and makes a concrete difference to his training.
However, among all that was said, a feat of arms which has gone somewhat under the radar, or which has fallen into oblivion, is Julien's unforgettable inning against the New York Yankees on April 13. In the first inning of the game played at Yankee Stadium, the Twins scored nine unanswered runs to ultimately win the game 11-2.
It was in this same inning that Julien scored his first career hit. A single to the right. Then, still in the first, during his second at-bat of the inning, number 47 hit his first career home run, a bomb over the left field fence. Few players can boast of having hit their first hit and their first career home run in the same inning!
In front of family and friends
What makes this moment particularly special for the 24-year-old athlete is the fact of having achieved the feat in front of some of his former colleagues. coaches, family members and friends. Indeed, the latter were present in New York to attend the meeting. They were certainly not disappointed!
As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child. In this sense, Julien knows full well that without the help of those close to him, it would have been even more difficult for him to realize his dream of playing in the MLB. There was quite possibly a part of each of them in this memorable round.
See Julien play in person
If you ever want to see the Quebec native play live, know that the Twins will visit the Toronto Blue Jays during the weekend of May 10 to 12. This is the ideal opportunity to plan a weekend with your partner or friends in the Queen City. Another interesting option would be to go to Boston. That said, you will have to be patient, because the Twins' visit to Fenway Park will not be until September, during the weekend of the 20th to the 22nd, which will put an end to the season away from home. Minnesota.
If your budget allows you to fly without restrictions or the idea of driving more than 19 hours one way does not scare you, you can also go to Target Field whenever you want this summer! It must be a wonderful experience to live, all the same.
