Reds Outfielder TJ Friedl Ties MLB Record After Being Hit By Pitch Three Times Against Mets

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl tied a major league record after being hit by a pitch three times in a single game against the New York Mets on Friday night. Friedl was initially struck on his left forearm by a 91 mph fastball from Sean Manaea, then on his left foot by an 85 mph slider from Alex Carrillo, and finally on his left hand by a 91 mph sinker from Brandon Waddell, remarking that the last one "stung!" This notable event marks the 39th time in the modern era (since 1901) a hitter has been hit three times in one game, and Friedl is now the 34th different player to do so. Despite the unusual at-bats, Friedl finished 0 for 2 but successfully scored two runs in the Reds' 8-4 victory, and he expects to be in the lineup for Saturday's game.