Christian Moore Hits Historic Two Homers, Walk-Off for Angels vs Red Sox

Christian Moore, a rookie second baseman for the Los Angeles Angels and former University of Tennessee standout, made MLB history by hitting both a game-tying home run in the eighth inning and a walk-off two-run homer in the tenth inning against the Boston Red Sox, driving in all three of his team's runs in a 3-2 victory. This performance, occurring exactly one year after Moore helped Tennessee win the 2024 College World Series, marks him as the first player ever to achieve this feat while trailing in the game. Moore, the Angels' eighth overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, has quickly established himself as a valuable asset with a mix of defensive highlights and offensive power, now holding three home runs and six RBIs with a .194 batting average through 36 games. His rapid rise is notable given that he debuted in mid-June 2025 and is already making a name for himself among his teammates and fans. The game also featured former Tennessee pitcher Garrett Crochet starting for the Red Sox, who pitched seven innings with 10 strikeouts but took the loss. Moore's accomplishment underscores his promising professional career and the growing impact of University of Tennessee players in Major League Baseball.