Watch Now: Amherst's Jonah Heim belts first MLB home run By Mike Harrington News Sports Reporter Apr 6, 2021 Apr 6, 2021 Updated Apr 27, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Amherst High product Jonah Heim got his first extra-base hit in the major leagues with a double for the Texas Rangers in Sunday's win at Kansas City.kAmw6:> H6?E EH@ 32D6D 36EE6C E92? E92E %F6D52J ?:89E[ 36=E:?8 9:D 7:CDE 42C66C 9@>6 CF? @77 %@C@?E@ =67E\92?56C %@>>J |:=@?6]k^Am Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts k3=@4<BF@E6 4=2DDlQEH:EE6C\EH66EQmkA =2?8lQ6?Q 5:ClQ=ECQmw6URbhjD 8@??2 H2?E E92E ⚾️ 324<P r@?8C2ED[ k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^EH:EE6C]4@>^y@?29096:>enC670DC4lEHDC4TdtE7HQmoy@?29096:>ek^2m @? J@FC `DE 42C66C 9@>6C] k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^E]4@^s<<J7#")x2QmA:4]EH:EE6C]4@>^s<<J7#")x2k^2mk^AmU>52D9j %6I2D #2?86CD Wo#2?86CDX k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^EH:EE6C]4@>^#2?86CD^DE2EFD^`bfhe`afcad_cdd_c_anC670DC4lEHDC4TdtE7HQmpAC:= f[ a_a`k^2mk^3=@4<BF@E6m People are also reading… Kannapolis beer and BBQ joint to permanently close. Here’s the last chance to visit End of an era: NC DMV eliminates stickers, routine paper registration on Oct. 1. Here's why Cabarrus County sees more top leadership turnover as commissioner resigns NC constitutional amendments on 2026 ballot. Here's what you should know Man drowns in Lake Norman while saving his sister from overturned kayak Harris Teeter’s $253 million Charlotte plan: New stores & what’s changing Apparel chain Cato says it will close 120 stores by the end of the year Cabarrus facility among hospital beds across NC delayed by industry appeals Carvana is expanding Charlotte operations and adding 100 jobs to the region In a reversal, NC Health Plan moves some Atrium hospitals to mid-tier for 2027 Kannapolis Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Becky Tolle retires after 30-year career Three Rivers Land Trust protects 84 acres along the Rocky River in Cabarrus County ‘You won the jackpot!’ Concord woman shocked when store clerk reveals her big win Kannapolis deputy city manager to retire Dec. 31 after decades of service In a shaky economy, college dropout finds financial security installing HVAC kAm%96 bha\7@@E D@=@ D9@E E@ =67E 42>6 :? E96 D:IE9 :??:?8 @7 E96 #2?86CDV f\c H:? @G6C E96 y2JD :? v=@36 {:76 u:6=5] w6:> 7:?:D965 E96 ?:89E ` 7@C c 2?5 :D a 7@C f @? E96 D62D@?]k^AmkAm%96 ad\J62C\@=5 DH:E49\9:EE6C H2D 24BF:C65 @G6C E96 H:?E6C :? 2 EC256 H:E9 ~2<=2?5] w6:> 32EE65 ]a`` :? `b 82>6D 7@C E96 pVD =2DE D62D@?[ 9:D 7:CDE DE:?E :? E96 >2;@C =628F6D] w6 H2D @C:8:?2==J 5C27E65 :? E96 7@FCE9 C@F?5 3J q2=E:>@C6 :? a_`b 2?5 92D 2=D@ A=2J65 :? E96 %2>A2 q2J @C82?:K2E:@?]k^Amk3=@4<BF@E6 4=2DDlQEH:EE6C\EH66EQmkA =2?8lQ6?Q 5:ClQ=ECQm%96 `DE @7 >2?J] k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^EH:EE6C]4@>^92D9E28^$EC2:89E&A%)nDC4l92D9U2>AjC670DC4lEHDC4TdtE7HQmR$EC2:89E&A%)k^2m k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^E]4@^@637!v23H=QmA:4]EH:EE6C]4@>^@637!v23H=k^2mk^AmU>52D9j %6I2D #2?86CD Wo#2?86CDX k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^EH:EE6C]4@>^#2?86CD^DE2EFD^`bfhe`dg_c`_baeaa`dnC670DC4lEHDC4TdtE7HQmpAC:= f[ a_a`k^2mk^3=@4<BF@E6m 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story For Jonah Heim, the long road to games at Sahlen Field will be a family affair The story of Jonah Heim – who has never played in Sahlen Field – has been well-documented, but the perseverance bears repeating. Amherst's Jonah Heim singles in big-league debut as family cheers from home Heim began the season at the Athletics' alternate training site in San Jose, serving as a member of the taxi squad. Amherst's Jonah Heim closing in on big-league breakthrough with Oakland Athletics After seven years in the minors, it seems like it’s no longer a question of whether the former Amherst High star makes the major leagues. It’s… When will Blue Jays come to Buffalo and other storylines to watch as baseball season begins Here are eight storylines to watch as the 2021 Major League Baseball season gets underway Thursday. The year in sports: The pandemic caused a pause and then the games returned The first thing we'll remember about 2020 in sports is the silence. From mid-March until July, the games were stopped because of Covid-19. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | Omny Studio Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video Tigers legend Justin Verlander makes his final start NASCAR stands with Darrell Waltrip! NASCAR stands with Darrell Waltrip! Rating EVERY Rule change since 2015 | 1125 Rating EVERY Rule change since 2015 | 1125 Watch: Justin Verlander simulates game situations at Comerica Park Watch: Justin Verlander simulates game situations at Comerica Park
For Jonah Heim, the long road to games at Sahlen Field will be a family affair The story of Jonah Heim – who has never played in Sahlen Field – has been well-documented, but the perseverance bears repeating.
Amherst's Jonah Heim singles in big-league debut as family cheers from home Heim began the season at the Athletics' alternate training site in San Jose, serving as a member of the taxi squad.
Amherst's Jonah Heim closing in on big-league breakthrough with Oakland Athletics After seven years in the minors, it seems like it’s no longer a question of whether the former Amherst High star makes the major leagues. It’s…
When will Blue Jays come to Buffalo and other storylines to watch as baseball season begins Here are eight storylines to watch as the 2021 Major League Baseball season gets underway Thursday.
The year in sports: The pandemic caused a pause and then the games returned The first thing we'll remember about 2020 in sports is the silence. From mid-March until July, the games were stopped because of Covid-19.
