"I know this will pass," Jac Caglianone told The Star, later adding, "It's all part of it. There are plenty of better days ...

Other Reds, like catcher Jose Trevino, paid homage to Robinson with their game equipment − "42" bat-handle tape, catcher's chest protectors, and so on.

But somehow, Fortes’s check swing turned into a grounder, as the 93-mph heater miraculously made contact with the knob of his bat and redirected the dribbling ball into the infield.

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Heading into the 2025 College World Series, here's a closer look at why most of college baseball uses metal bats ...