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College Baseball Player Hit by Pitch 7 Times in Doubleheader

Matt Masciangelo of Sacramento State makes history with an unprecedented number of hit-by-pitches in a single day.

  • Sacramento State outfielder Matt Masciangelo was hit by a pitch seven times in eight plate appearances during a doubleheader against Loyola Marymount.
  • The unusual event occurred in Masciangelo's debut for Sacramento State, marking a historic moment in college baseball.
  • Despite the repeated hit-by-pitches, Masciangelo did not believe any of them were intentional, attributing the incidents to the unpredictable nature of baseball.
  • The player's resilience and positive outlook on the situation highlighted his team's ability to adapt and capitalize on every opportunity.
  • Masciangelo's experience surpassed the previous record held by Frank Chance of the Chicago Cubs, who was hit five times in a doubleheader in 1904.
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