Johan Mieses wanted just one swing to make a reputation for himself on the worldwide stage.
The Boston Pink Sox minor leaguer obliterated a house run Tuesday for the Dominican Republic on the Tokyo Olympics. The D.R. was trailing Israel 6-5 within the ninth inning when Mieses blasted a solo house run to date it practically left the ballpark.
Mieses’ moon-shot tied the sport, and the Dominican Republic went on to win 7-6 in a walk-off. The outcome eradicated Israel, and arrange a United States versus Dominican Republic matchup, which can happen Wednesday.
Mieses has performed 23 video games every for the Double-A Portland Sea Canines and Triple-A Worcester Pink Sox in 2021. He is batting a mixed .281 with 15 house runs and 35 RBIs with a .979 OPS.
Whereas his minor-league exploits have not garnered a lot consideration, his Olympic-sized homer actually has. Followers actually will take discover if he continues to hit bombs when he returns to Polar Park after the Tokyo Video games.
