Seby Zavala scores two solo home runs as well as a grand slam, becoming the first MLB player to reach three consecutive home runs in the same game. (1:00)Seby Zavala becomes MLB's first three homer in the same game (1:00).CHICAGO -- White Sox rookie Seby Zvala hit his first three home runs, including a grand-slam. But the Cleveland Indians won the game 12-11 against Chicago on Saturday night.According to Elias Sports Bureau research, Zavala was the first big league player to hit three of his career home runs in one game. The 27-year-old catcher was called up from Triple-A Charlotte to replace Yasmani Grandal, who was injured.Zavala, batting ninth, hit a solo homer off Triston McKenzie in the third. Zavala scored a grand slam against McKenzie in the fourth, giving him a 6-1 lead. In the seventh, he was able to drive solo against Bryan Shaw.Seby Zavala is the first player to ever hit 3 home runs in the same game in MLB history (pending inclusion in Negro League stats). pic.twitter.com/o4WxLM4MtQ ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 1, 2021Zavala stated, "I knew that I could do it." "After going through a difficult period for a few months, I knew that if I continued to work, something would come together and I feel pretty good about the plate."Zavala was able to make history by hitting four homers in one game for the 19th time. He also finished the game with six RBIs.Zavala, who turns 28 on August 28, will play at San Diego State and finish his career with the Aztecs. He was selected by Chicago in the June draft as a 12th round selection. In 2019, he hit 20 home runs at Triple-A Charlotte.However, his magic was not enough to beat the Indians on that night. Amed Rosario, Owen Miller, and Austin Hedges all homered to help Cleveland overcome an early five-run deficit.To take the lead, the Indians scored nine runs in their three consecutive innings. Justin Garza (1-0), threw two scoreless innings. Emmanuel Clase got his 13th save with five outs.Brian Goodwin and Adam Engel both homered for White Sox. They lead second-place Indians by eight points in the American League Central despite only winning three of their previous 10 games.The White Sox lost to Michael Kopech (3-1), who allowed five earned runs in one inning.Craig Kimbrel, who was acquired from the Cubs on Friday at the trade deadline, pitched a perfect ninth. This is perhaps more important for the long-term outlook of White Sox staff.This report was contributed by The Associated Press.
