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Yuli Gurriel smacked his first home run for the Miami Marlins in the 15-3 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. This was the 95th home run of Gurriel's career. Fans were delighted to see him flourish, although many wished he was still with the Houston Astros, the team with which he won two World Series.
Here's a sample of what fans are saying on Twitter:
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Some fans don't really care which team Gurriel plays for, as he is still their favorite.
Yuli Gurriel penned a touching farewell message for the Astros
Gurriel wrote a heartfelt letter to Houston Astros fans before leaving for the Miami Marlins in March. Gurriel spent the previous seven years with the Astros and became a fan favorite.
"To the City of Houston and all the Astros’ fans around the world … THANK YOU, from the bottom of my heart," Gurriel wrote in an Instagram post.
"I appreciate you more than you’ll ever know. You welcomed my family with kindness and warmth. Your constant support inspired my teammates and I every single day. Together, we celebrated two World Championships!"
Gurriel demonstrated his offensive and defensive prowess in 2021, winning the American League batting championship and a Gold Glove award. Gurriel hit .284 with 94 home runs and 435 RBIs in seven seasons with the Astros.
