In a remarkable display of perseverance and skill, Kansas City Royals left fielder MJ Melendez hit a grand slam against Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Blake Treinen. The epic battle came during a 12-pitch at-bat where Melendez fouled off six two-strike pitches, took a ball to go to full count, and then drove the final pitch over the right field wall. This grand slam gave the Royals a 5-2 lead and marked the first runs allowed by Treinen this season.
MJ MELENDEZ 12 PITCHES that’s the 3rd-most pitches in a PA ending in a grand slam since pitch counts have been tracked (1988), behind only: 7/12/18 Mookie Betts: 13 4/20/92 Gary Scott: 13 https://t.co/LgOfK9piqW
MJ Melendez battled through a 12-pitch AB before crushing his first career grand slam. 😤 https://t.co/AJGKkAzPZC
GRAND SLAM MJ MELENDEZ ON THE 12TH PITCH https://t.co/FeR12TCtm8
MJ Melendez caps off a 12-pitch at-bat with a GRAND SLAM! 🤯 https://t.co/HRaTDUEDHe
After a 12-pitch at-bat. Absolutely love it for MJ https://t.co/rJNR4yeYFR
MJ MELENDEZ!! 12 pitch at bat ends in a GRAND SLAM. https://t.co/Qzfgv1YyZk
MJ Melendez hits a grand slam on the 12th pitch of the at-bat! 🤯 https://t.co/REx9lZj03Z
MJ MELENDEZ GRAND SLAM FOR THE LEAD https://t.co/q3f99pyU13
What an epic battle between #Dodgers RHP Blake Treinen and #Royals LF MJ Melendez, who fouls off six two-strike pitches, takes a ball to go to full count and drives 12th pitch of the AB over RF wall for a grand slam and a 5-2 lead. First runs Treinen has allowed this season.
MJ Melendez! What an at-bat
MJ Melendez 12-pitch at bat ends with a grand slam
MJ Melendez is 7 for 74 since May 11th. Today’s date is June 11th. #Royals
MJ Melendez is 7 for 74 since May 11th. Today’s date is June 10th. #Royals