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Billy Hamilton Steals 4 Bases In 1st Career Start As Reds Top Astros (VIDEO)

Reds Rookie Makes History In 1st Career Start

Making his first career start on Wednesday night, Cincinnati speedster Billy Hamilton also made history in an extra-innings win over Houston.

The 23-year-old rookie became the first player since 1920 to steal four bases in his first career start, per Elias Sports. Oh, and he went 3 for 4 with two walks, an RBI and scored two runs.

"It was a pretty big game. I'm excited about it," Hamilton said after the Reds' 6-5 win, via MLB.com. "Coming in, I was nervous. I got on the field and guys were on my side. They said, 'You've got to go between the white lines, no matter what level you're on.' That really gave me a bunch of confidence and settled me down a bit."

Before his performance on Wednesday night, Hamilton had appeared in seven games and stole five bases.

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