The game against the Houston Astros at the Yankee Stadium witnessed pure power on Wednesday night. There were multiple reasons for that to happen, however, the one thing that stood out was the reactions. Both on the field and from manager Aaron Boone in the dugout were priceless. And let’s just say it wasn’t just Boone’s reaction.
Giancarlo Stanton, the impressive Bronx Bomber with a penchant for moonshots in the New York Yankees launched the hardest-hit ball of the season – 119.9 mph according to MLB Statcast. The solo homer was majestic and was something that grabbed the attention of almost everyone in the bleachers.
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“I’m Looking Forward to Seeing Those Reactions” Aaron Boone Talks About Giancarlo Stanton’s Homer
It was such a nice night out.
– Aaron Boone on Aaron Judge, Juan Soto and Giancarlo Stanton pic.twitter.com/BBbpIvbaou
— YES Network (@YESNetwork) May 9, 2024
The Yankees skipper admitted, “I haven’t seen them yet, so I can’t really comment, but I’m sure they’ll be pretty good.” He then added, with a slight grin, “I’m looking forward to seeing those reactions. I like to see those. So I will go back and watch the home runs tonight and pay attention to those reactions.” He also went on to describe Stanton’s homer as “#weird”
The sheer power of Stanton’s homer wasn’t lost on anyone. Aol.com describes it as “a devastating punch” in the third inning which left the Houston Astros reeling. Now, this was not just any home run; it was a statement, a sign of the offensive juggernaut the Yankees have become particularly after their offensively weak performance in the last season.
Judge and Stanton Go Back-to-Back, Making Boone “I don’t know… I mean #weird.”
Stanton’s heroics were just part of the show. Earlier in the inning, Aaron Judge launched a solo homer of his own, setting the stage for Stanton’s masterpiece. This display of power by the Yankees’ fearsome trio left Boone momentarily speechless. When asked about the difference between Tuesday night’s Stanton homer (clocked at 118.8 mph) and this one, Boone simply replied, “I don’t know… I mean #weird.”
The Yankees’ dominance over the Astros continued, with a final score of 9-4. This win, brought about by Stanton’s monstrous homer and the team’s overall offensive prowess, left everyone talking. And on thing is for sure, Boone can’t wait to relive the dugout’s electrifying reactions.
