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[Highlight] With his parents looking on, JR Ritchie's first MLB pitch is destroyed by James Wood
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Analysis Summary
James Wood hit a 375-foot home run off JR Ritchie's first-ever MLB pitch on April 23, 2026, with Ritchie's parents watching from the stands. The moment became instantly memorable not for a pitcher's dream debut but for one of the worst possible welcomes to the majors. Wood extended his hot streak to 5 home runs in his last 7 games and became the NL's first player with 10 homers this season.
Claims Analysis (3)
“JR Ritchie's first MLB pitch was hit for a home run by James Wood”
Confirmed by SI.com, ClutchPoints, Sporting News, Heavy.com, and USA Today reporting the same event on April 23, 2026.
“Ritchie's parents were in the stands watching”
Multiple sources confirm cameras showed his parents Ian and Viktoria Ritchie in attendance before the pitch.
“The home run went 375 feet to right field”
Heavy.com reports the distance as 375 feet on a 93 mph four-seam fastball.
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