UPDATE: The New York Yankees have made history by tying the major league record for the most home runs in a two-game series, hitting a staggering 14 home runs against the Tampa Bay Rays. This explosive performance comes just as they gear up for a crucial four-game series against the Boston Red Sox, starting tonight.
In a dramatic game on Wednesday night at Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, Florida, Giancarlo Stanton launched a pinch-hit, two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning, propelling the Yankees to a 6-4 victory. Adding to the excitement, Austin Wells hit his second homer of the night, contributing to the Yankees’ impressive tally of five home runs in the game.
This dominant display marks a historic moment for the Yankees, as they have now tied the previous record held by the 1999 Cincinnati Reds, who achieved this feat against the Philadelphia Phillies. Notably, Yankees manager Aaron Boone was part of that Reds team, making this achievement even more poignant.
In a night filled with power, Trent Grisham hit his fifth leadoff home run of the season and added another in the eighth inning, marking the first time in Yankees history that multiple players hit multiple home runs in consecutive games. Just the night before, Stanton, Cody Bellinger, and Jose Caballero each hit two homers in New York’s blowout 13-3 win over the Rays.
Overall, the Yankees scored 19 runs in the last two games, with every run coming via home runs. This is their highest consecutive run total from homers since 2020, when they scored 20 straight.
The power surge was complemented by a standout performance from rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler, who struck out eight batters while allowing just one hit over 6 2/3 innings. His perfect game bid was thwarted by a single from Chandler Simpson, but he managed to maintain control with support from reliever Luke Weaver.
With this victory, the Yankees improved to 69-57, currently sitting 4.5 games behind the first-place Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East. They are also 1.5 games ahead of the third-place Red Sox, who are set to visit Yankee Stadium for a highly anticipated matchup.
As the Yankees continue their power display, fans and analysts alike are watching closely. Will they maintain this momentum against their arch-rivals? Tune in tonight for what promises to be an electrifying series opener against the Red Sox!