Moniak's 20th homer ties game with two-run shot

He has reached 20 homers in consecutive seasons

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 201 min read

Home run No. 20 for Mickey Moniak is a game-tying, 2-run blast ☄️ https://t.co/VQRrDT8jEx Via @MLB on X

What happened: The swing erased a two-run deficit. It was Mickey Moniak's first homer since No. 19 on Aug. 4.

Why it matters: The milestone strengthens the case that his 2026 career reset has staying power. The tying blast kept the outcome unsettled.

By the numbers: Moniak hit 24 homers in 2025 after never topping 14. No. 20 gives him 44 across the past two seasons.

What to watch: The remaining innings will determine whether the tying homer changes the final result.

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