Benintendi Hits First Postseason Homer

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Former Razorback outfielder Andrew Benintendi continued to build on his stellar rookie season with the Boston Red Sox last night in Game 1 of the American League Divisional Series against the Cleveland Indians. The rookie connected with a line drive solo home run to right-center field off Indians starter Trevor Bauer in his first postseason at-bat, giving Boston a 2-1 lead.

Benintendi, at 22 years and 92 days old became the youngest Red Sox player to ever homer in the postseason, just months after becoming the fastest Razorback to ever reach the Major Leagues after being drafted in 2015.

Boston lost to the Indians, 5-4, Thursday night, but will play Game 2 tonight at Progressive Field. First pitch is slated for 3:30 p.m. and will be televised on TBS.