Incredible Highlights from MLB Opening Day 2022

TLDRMLB Opening Day 2022 was filled with incredible moments and records. From Adley Rutschman's home run in the first at-bat to Cedric Mullins hitting for the cycle, the day was full of excitement. Aaron Judge and Francisco Alvarez hit clutch home runs to give their teams a chance, and Pete Alonso sealed the win for the Mets with a walk-off home run. It was a day to remember in the world of baseball!

Key insights

⚾️Adley Rutschman hit a home run in his first at-bat of the season.

🚀Cedric Mullins hit for the cycle, becoming the first player in Orioles history to do so.

💥Aaron Judge hit two home runs, including a game-tying shot in the ninth inning.

🌟Francisco Alvarez hit a game-tying three-run home run in the ninth inning.

🔥Pete Alonso hit a walk-off three-run home run to win the game for the Mets.

Q&A

What records were set on MLB Opening Day 2022?

Adley Rutschman hit a home run in his first at-bat of the season, and Cedric Mullins hit for the cycle, becoming the first player in Orioles history to do so.

Who hit clutch home runs on Opening Day?

Aaron Judge hit two home runs, including a game-tying shot in the ninth inning, and Francisco Alvarez hit a game-tying three-run homer in the ninth inning.

How did the Mets win their game on Opening Day?

Pete Alonso hit a walk-off three-run home run in the 10th inning to secure the win for the Mets.

Which team had the longest winning streak to start the season?

The Tampa Bay Rays won their first 13 games of the season, matching the 1987 Milwaukee Brewers and the 1982 Atlanta Braves for the longest winning streak to start a season.

What were some standout defensive plays on Opening Day?

Taylor Ward made a spectacular catch to rob a grand slam, and Aaron Judge made a jumping catch at the wall to take away a home run.

Timestamped Summary

00:06Adley Rutschman hits a home run in his first at-bat of the season.

00:18Cedric Mullins hits for the cycle, becoming the first player in Orioles history to do so.

01:46Aaron Judge hits a game-tying home run in the ninth inning.

12:25Francisco Alvarez hits a game-tying three-run home run in the ninth inning.

16:03Pete Alonso hits a walk-off three-run home run to win the game for the Mets.