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Stanton Has First Steal Since 2020, Hits 2-Run Single in Yankees' 9-7 Win over Marlins
Stanton also drove in three runs and the Yankees improved to 7-1 after their 9-7 victory over Miami.
- On Saturday, New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton swiped his first regular-season base since 2020 against the Miami Marlins, helping secure a 9-7 victory.
- Injuries plagued Stanton over the last five seasons, causing him to miss 266 of 708 games; consequently, he had not stolen a regular-season base since August 3, 2020.
- Recording an AL-best 12 steals in 15 opportunities through eight games, the Yankees are playing aggressively; Stanton noted, "If they're going to give it to me, I got to go get it."
- Manager Aaron Boone praised the stolen base as "awesome," as the play led to Stanton scoring an insurance run and extending the lead to 6-4.
- Stanton is off to a strong start with 5-for-10 performance with runners in scoring position, and his renewed mobility helps the Yankees maintain their AL East lead at 7-1.
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Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton steals first base since 2020 in team’s win over Marlins
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Put it on the board. New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton on Saturday swiped his first base since 2020 as the team took care of the Miami Marlins, 9-7. The 36-year-old hasn’t really been known for speed on the basepaths. As he’s gotten older, he’s been regulated to the Yankees’ designated hitter role. Before the second game of the Marlins’ series, Stanton had 42 stolen bases in his career. He man…
Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton steals first base since 2020 in team's win over Marlins
Put it on the board.New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton on Saturday swiped his first base since 2020 as the team took care of the Miami Marlins, 9-7.The 36-year-old hasn’t really been known for speed on the basepaths. As he’s gotten older, he’s been regulated to the Yankees’ designated hitter role. Before the second game of the Marlins’ series, Stanton had 42 stolen bases in his career. He managed to record more than 10 one time – back in…
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