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MLB·BREAKING·September 6, 2026 03:44 PM ET

Derek Hill adds seventh-inning insurance with pinch-hit homer

It was his fourth homer off the bench this season

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 61 min read
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What happened: Derek Hill sent a 107.3 mph drive 388 feet to left field after entering in the seventh. The solo shot moved the score from 2-1 to 3-1.

Why it matters: The homer came with the club four games out of first place entering Sunday. Hill's production gives the bench a late-game power option.

By the numbers: Launch angle: 30 degrees.

What to watch: The remaining innings will determine whether the insurance run holds up.

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