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Home Run in First At Bat Highlights Cole's Big Debut

September 13, 2025 | Baseball

Ball State baseball alumnus Zach Cole hit a two-run home run on the first pitch he saw in the Major Leagues in Houston's 11-3 win at Atlanta on Friday night.

The blast to right-center field was part of a 3-for-4 night with the homer and four RBI in his big league debut. A link to the video of the home run can be found below.

Zach Cole Home Run

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