Overview

• The two-run shot came on the third pitch and made him the first player since Duke Snider in 1963 to homer in his first road at-bat against a former club, according to OptaStats.
• Bregman went 2-for-4 on the night, recording his historic homer and an additional base hit.
• He said he “loved” both the pregame tribute and the boos that followed, calling the return “a special moment.
• The Astros rallied after falling behind and held on for a 7-6 victory despite Boston’s late surge.
• Since signing a three-year, $120 million deal in February, Bregman has batted .301 with 15 homers and 48 RBIs, cementing his role as a Boston offensive leader.