WEB Witt Makes 20-20 History as Royals Roll Past Tigers
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Kansas City Royals rookie sensation Bobby Witt Jr. made history Wednesday as he became the youngest position player in Royals history to start on Opening Day. The 21-year-old shortstop lived up to the hype, going 2-for-5 with two homers, a double, and four RBIs as the Royals cruised to a 9-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Witt's performance marked the first time in Royals history that a player had two homers and four RBIs on Opening Day. He joins an exclusive club of players who have achieved the 20-20 feat in their first career game, including Mike Trout and Bryce Harper.
The Royals' victory was also a special moment for Witt and his father, Bobby Witt Sr., who was drafted by the Royals with the third overall pick in 1985. The duo became the first father-son combination to be drafted in the top five picks of the MLB Draft, making it a truly historic night for the Witt family.
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