Stanton’s Home Run Show
The New York Yankees dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates in today’s spring training game with a score of 12-0. In this game, slugger Giancarlo Stanton not only hit three home runs in a single game but achieved this feat within the first four innings. What’s more, all three homers came off the same pitcher, Marco Gonzales of the Pirates.
Stanton’s Remarkable Performance
Stanton’s batting performance during spring training this year hasn’t been stellar. Before today, he had only managed 8 hits in 32 at-bats, with a batting average of just .250. However, in today’s game against the Pirates, he showcased his power with authority. In his first at-bat, he launched a towering home run with an exit velocity of 110.4 mph and a distance of 455 feet. His second at-bat produced another home run with an exit velocity of 113.2 mph and a distance of 453 feet, constituting a grand slam. And in the bottom of the fourth inning, during his third plate appearance, he crushed another home run with an exit velocity of 108.8 mph and a distance of 426 feet.
Historic Achievement for Stanton
Stanton’s two home runs in the first four innings of the game marked a historic achievement for him. Although he has hit two home runs in a single game 36 times in his MLB career, he had never hit three in one game before. Reflecting on his performance after the game, Stanton remarked, “Even though it’s spring training, hitting three homers in one game is pretty cool, but it’ll be forgotten in about a week.”
Gonzales’ Struggles
The starting pitcher for the Pirates in this game, Marco Gonzales, had a tough outing, giving up 9 runs in just 3.2 innings. All three of Stanton’s home runs came off Gonzales. Reflecting on Stanton’s performance, Gonzales commented, “Giancarlo looks like he’s not even from this planet.”
Stanton’s Impressive Spring Training Stats
Following this game, Stanton’s batting statistics for spring training look impressive. He now boasts a batting average of .314 with 4 home runs and 10 RBIs, with an OPS of 1.073.
Stanton’s Power Display Continues
Giancarlo Stanton, who has slimmed down during the offseason, has been gradually heating up during spring training. In today’s game against the Pirates, he blasted three home runs in the first five innings, with each home run traveling over 400 feet, including two that exceeded 450 feet.
Yankees’ Early Lead
The Yankees, welcoming back Aaron Judge to their lineup, got off to a strong start in the game. Judge hit a run-scoring double in the first inning to put the team ahead. Stanton then took over, showcasing his power against Pirates’ starting pitcher Marco Gonzales. With Stanton’s three home runs and a solo shot from Anthony Volpe in the first inning, the Yankees scored 4 runs in the opening frame.
Dominant Performance Continues
In the bottom of the second inning, the Yankees continued their offensive onslaught. With the bases loaded, Stanton once again homered off Gonzales, this time with an exit velocity of 113.2 mph and a distance of 453 feet, extending the lead to 8-0. Stanton’s power surge didn’t stop there. In the bottom of the fourth inning, he faced Gonzales again and launched another home run with an exit velocity of 108.8 mph and a distance of 426 feet, giving the Yankees a commanding 9-0 lead. In total, Stanton’s three home runs traveled a combined distance of 1,334 feet, an impressive display of power.(Lvbet)
