What happened: Brock Rodden reached the milestone on an automatic double during his major-league debut. The extra-base hit produced his first career RBI.
Why it matters: Rodden made an immediate high-leverage contribution after his call-up.
By the numbers: First MLB hit: double; first MLB RBI: game-tying run in the eighth inning.
What to watch: Rodden's next plate appearance and the game's final outcome are the next markers in his debut.