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The much-anticipated debut of Miguel Vargas was quite impactful as the Dodgers beat the Giants 3-0. First, some pre-game videos.
Getting ready with @miggy___13. pic.twitter.com/XG1yR3pqq9
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 3, 2022
His pre-game interview.
Miguel Vargas spoke about the emotions he's feeling prior to making his MLB debut tonight against the #SFGiants. pic.twitter.com/atxzJjVFFR
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) August 4, 2022
With Trayce Thompson on second base and one out, Vargas came up for his first major league at-bat. The pitcher was Alex Cobb of the Giants. He laced a double to right-center field that would have been out in 17 different ballparks. That type of opposite field power has been on display at least since I first saw him with the Quakes in 2019 as a 19-year-old. He is a natural-born hitter.
Welcome to The Show, @miggy___13! pic.twitter.com/7cRxVoNz9w
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 4, 2022
Blake Treinen was able to get the ball back for Vargas.
Blake Treinen is a man of the people
Traded an autograph for Miguel Vargas’ first career hit pic.twitter.com/zLVr2JubqN
— Blake Harris (@BlakeHHarris) August 4, 2022
He also stole 3rd base on the first pitch after his double. It is at the end of the following video.
Miguel Vargas doubles in his first Big League at bat and his family's reaction was priceless #Dodgers
— Doug McKain (@DMAC_LA) August 4, 2022
Dave Roberts said Miguel Vargas stole third on his own. Asked Vargas what he saw that made him break for third:
“I just felt incredible and I didn’t feel like anyone could stop me.”
— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) August 4, 2022
In his second at-bat with Max Muncy on third base, he hit a smash to 3rd base to bring in the run. 2 at-bats, and 2 RBI.
Miguel Vargas has two RBIs in his first two at-bats.
Kid is rolling 🤩@Dodgers | #MLBNShowcase pic.twitter.com/hx8l5kGOsd
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) August 4, 2022
James Outman scored the third run in the 7th inning on a sacrifice fly from Mookie Betts. Outman singled earlier in the inning. The rookies helped account for all 3 runs for the Dodgers.
Dodgers offense tonight #AlwaysLA pic.twitter.com/dT3cdC3ICC
— DΛVΣ (@DoyersDave) August 4, 2022
