{"id":469961,"date":"2025-06-02T09:08:32","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T13:08:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/en\/uncategorized\/mccutchen-ties-roberto-clemente-for-home-runs-with-the-pirates\/"},"modified":"2025-06-02T09:08:32","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T13:08:32","slug":"mccutchen-ties-roberto-clemente-for-home-runs-with-the-pirates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/uncategorized\/mccutchen-ties-roberto-clemente-for-home-runs-with-the-pirates\/","title":{"rendered":"McCutchen ties Roberto Clemente for home runs with the Pirates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em> San Diego<\/em>. Andrew McCutchen, one of the most emblematic figures in the recent history of the Pittsburgh Pirates, achieved a feat of enormous symbolism this Sunday: he tied the legendary Roberto Clemente for third place on the club&#8217;s all-time home run list, with 240 home runs wearing the black and gold uniform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You may be interested in:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ab.deultimominuto.net\/deportes\/beisbol\/impactado-por-la-muerte-de-su-hermana-elly-de-la-cruz-la-honro-con-un-jonron\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Impacted by the death of his sister, Elly de la Cruz honored her with a home run<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hit came in the third inning of the game against the San Diego Padres, when McCutchen punished a curveball from right-hander Randy V\u00e1squez to deposit it beyond the left-center field fence. Although Pittsburgh fell 6-4 in the series decider at Petco Park, the 38-year-old veteran&#8217;s home run left an indelible mark in the team&#8217;s books.<\/p>\n\n\n\u201cBeing in the same conversation as Roberto Clemente is something very special. He is a legend, not only for the Pirates, but for the entire baseball,\u201d McCutchen commented after the game.\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">McCutchen, who began his career with Pittsburgh in 2009, was the face of the franchise during the club&#8217;s resurgence that reached the postseason for three consecutive years between 2013 and 2015. After returning as a free agent in 2023, he has renewed his contract every winter, becoming a constant presence both on the field and in the clubhouse.<\/p>\n\n\nAlthough he now acts primarily as a designated hitter, his impact transcends the playing field: he is a mentor, a reference point, and a symbol of leadership.\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With his home run on Sunday, McCutchen also has 324 home runs in his Major League career and is in the Pirates&#8217; historical Top 10 in multiple categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Walks:<\/strong> 5th (845)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Doubles:<\/strong> 7th (338)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Runs Batted In:<\/strong> 7th (836)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Games Played:<\/strong> 9th (1,630)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hits:<\/strong> 9th (1,713)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Runs Scored:<\/strong> 10th (953)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hit against San Diego drove the Dominican Oneil Cruz from second base and put the Pirates momentarily ahead 2-1 on the scoreboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ahead on the franchise&#8217;s home run list, only two more legends remain: <strong>Willie Stargell<\/strong>, with 475, and <strong>Ralph Kiner<\/strong>, with 301.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As this second stage with the Pirates unfolds, Andrew McCutchen continues to add chapters to a career that is already worthy of the Hall of Fame in Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>San Diego. Andrew McCutchen, one of the most emblematic figures in the recent history of the Pittsburgh Pirates, achieved a feat of enormous symbolism this Sunday: he tied the legendary Roberto Clemente for third place on the club&#8217;s all-time home run list, with 240 home runs wearing the black and gold uniform. 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