Giancarlo Stanton jumped out of the skid on Thursday night.
The Yankees slugger played against the Astros on a 27-1 slide with a batting average of .245. However, he broke out in a big way and hit a three-run home run in the first inning of the final7-6 Yankees victory. Stanton also walked, reaching the base in 12 of the last 15 games, showing more patience on the plate than in the past.
Even though he didn't hit much, his ability to ride his base showed manager Aaron Boone that this wasn't the old Swing and Miss Stanton. I did.
"This is different from when he looks a bit smashed or chased," Boone said. "He doesn't do that. When it comes to turn at bats, he feels like he's in a pretty good place, and it's just bubbling where he really takes off. Home runs to Astros starter Framber Valdez. In the bottom of the ninth inning, Stanton played against Ryan Pressly near Houston, scoring a goal with Aaron Hicks' three home runs.
RHP Albert Abreu has been added to the active roster. He claims an exemption from the Royals this week. The Yankees exchanged Abreu for the Rangers during the spring training of catcher Jose Trebino, an all-star and new fan favorite who may have won Thursday.
Abreu Went out of trouble and threw eight unscored times.
"Hopefully I can get [Abreu] back to what I saw later last year. It really works. He was the man who threw the ball, "Boon said. "He obviously has something really good. Recalling last year, we pitched him in some big situations and he was working and really calm."
RHP David McKaywas traded back to St. Petersburg-Bronx shuffle for McKay and raise for cash. He was acquired by the Yankees from Rays on April 4th. The 27-year-old right-handed player has played twice in the Yankees and threw two unscored innings last month.
Anthony Rizzo took a walk after a 16-pitch turn at bat in the bottom of the sixth inning. He fouled seven consecutive pitches from the Baldy's after being late 1-2. It was the second longest turn at bat in Rizzo's career.
After winning the raise on Wednesday night, the Yankees chose RHP Clarke Schmidt as the Triple A Scranton / Wilkes-Bar. Schmidt was 4-2 and ERA was 3.00 in 14 games.
"He belongs to this list and shows that he deserves to be here," Boone said. "I think he made a big step forward this time last year."
Aaron Judge, who won the game on Thursday, headed to the arbitral tribunalon Friday for this season. Determine if your revenue is $ 17 million or $ 21 million.
"He's a big part of our team," Hicks said. "And, as you know, we always want the best for our people, arbitration, and all that, we're here as a Yankee. We know that Yankee fans do so too. ”
