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Sometimes, even a little change can do wonders. The experienced Aaron?Hicks, whom the Yankees fanbase once considered a liability for poor performances, has been doing exceptionally well since his DFA from the New York Yankees. This is happening all while the Yankees are struggling in the league. So much so that they sacked their coach in panic. Though Hicks was not sure of his future back then, with a change in his mind, chose Baltimore Orioles as his next destination. He has been a star since then and added more to it with another solid game.

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Given that it has strengthened the Orioles squad, proving the perception, “Why do we need him” wrong, Hicks continues to get praise from fans. They loved his performance, as the 33-year-old hammered seventh time in the season. While reacting to Aaron 2.0, Orioles fans again praised their new star.

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Once struggling, Aaron Hicks is unstoppable now

Hicks had another solid game after he hit his seventh home run of the season. Baltimore Orioles shared a video of him with the caption, “FIRE US ALL THE WAY UP, AARON HICKS!”

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Notably, Hicks had a tough start to the season. He lost the support of his teammates, manager, and the fans at the Yankees. It resulted in his DFA in the fifth year of his $70-worth contract. But the situation has changed for him, and he is a better player.

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He finished the game against the Twins with an average of 0.250 and an OPS of 1.400, with a home run and three RBIs. Hicks has also surpassed this season’s record and is now averaging 0.263. He has scored 21 runs and has 17 RBIs to his name at an OPS of 0.868. After he came as a winner, Fans had reactions to share about his performance.

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Hicks, since making a move to the Orioles and performing, has found backing from the fans. His fan base has also increased, which is visible after his recent performances. As Hicks found success, fans praised the player for his exploits.? Many fans called it sheer brilliance but notable was the comparison with the great Barry Bonds. Here are a few more of the reactions!

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A great addition to the O’s squad!

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Praise across teams!

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Fans are certainly happy with Hicks, who continues to prove every critic of his wrong. Having played well, Hicks would look to add more to it in the second half. Will he be able to continue it? Only time will tell! What do you make of this another Hicks episode? Let us know your understanding in the comments below!

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Saurabh Saini is a writer and content analyst at EssentiallySports. Prior to joining ES, Saurabh had worked for SportsKeeda and had written around 800 articles spanning the MLB, NFL, and NHL. Now, his daily rhythm revolves around the insights from MLB events ranging from the World Series to Free Agency, as he plays the roles of a fan, a writer, and a reader altogether. Beginning his day early, by thoroughly examining the events from the previous day and extending his focus to current occurrences and future plans, Saurabh dedicates time each day to deliver valuable insights to the readers. While on his days off from work, his affection for poetry takes center stage.

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