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Video: Whit Merrifield’s first major league home run

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Kansas City Royals second basemen Whit Merrifield (15) celebrates with teammate Alcides Escobar (2) after hitting a solo home run against the Cleveland Indians during the fourth inning at Kauffman Stadium.
Kansas City Royals second basemen Whit Merrifield (15) celebrates with teammate Alcides Escobar (2) after hitting a solo home run against the Cleveland Indians during the fourth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Peter Aiken USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City second baseman Whit Merrifield had the first triple and first home run of his major league career Monday night in the Royals’ 2-1 win over Cleveland. Merrifield is batting .330 on the season and hit in the leadoff spot Monday.

This story was originally published June 13, 2016 at 11:11 PM with the headline "Video: Whit Merrifield’s first major league home run."

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