Angel Genao went 4-for-5 with one run, one RBI, and the first four-hit debut in franchise history on Wednesday against the Mets.
Genao came to the big leagues ready to hit. He ripped the first pitch he saw into right field for a single and did not stop there, totaling four singles in his debut with at least one from each side of the plate. The most meaningful of which came in the eighth inning as the Guardians mounted a comeback against the Mets’ bullpen and Genao slapped a single down the third base line to drive home the go-ahead run. Cleveland would blow this game right back, but don’t let that take away from Genao’s memorable first game. He started at third base in this game as José Ramírez tended to lingering hand soreness and he made two errors. His path to everyday playing time isn’t especially clear unless Ramírez winds up back on the injured list despite this electric debut.
