In this episode of Two Strike Noise, hosts Jeff and Mark start with humorous-ish banter and discuss various baseball history topics including a deep dive into the first Mexican-born MLB player, Mel Almada, and his significant contributions to the sport. They also explore the MLB MVP debate and recount a baseball game that caused a stir with international royalty. The hosts engage in a Thanksgiving-themed name game, exploring baseball player names related to the holiday. The episode concludes with the Wax Packs Heroes segment, featuring curated packs from a listener, before Jeff and Mark announce a break for Thanksgiving.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions

00:56 Baseball MVP Debate

03:50 World Series Anecdotes

10:22 Thanksgiving Themed Name Game

17:11 Mel Almada: A Baseball Pioneer

29:48 Wax Pack Heroes

50:49 Concluding Remarks and Thanksgiving Break

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