Jasson Dominguez, the New York Yankees top prospect, received a call-up earlier this month following a major uproar from the fans. He was vouched to replace a slumping Alex Verdugo at left field, and following a promising star, he has now been moved into the everyday role.
That being said, Jasson Dominguez is expected to make to the playoff roster as well, a territory he has never explored before. Dominguez is still a rookie with less than 50 games of experience. However, irrespective of the experience, the kid understands the importance of doing well in playoffs especially with the stakes being higher than ever.
Jasson Dominguez Vows To Put His Best Foot Forward In Playoffs!
Jasson Dominguez is beginning to show glimpses of the talent that earned him the nickname “The Martian” as he made crucial contributions to the New York Yankees’ 7-4 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. With this win, the Yanks completed a sweep at the Coliseum, moving ever closer to securing the AL East title. Dominguez’s timely game-tying two-run home run in the second inning, which was also his second long hit of the road trip, was a pivotal moment in the game, highlighting the young outfielder’s growing confidence at the plate. As the Bombers return for the final homestand of the season, the kid reflected on the playoffs and how he plans on approaching his career-first postseason appearance.
“Last year, we weren’t even close to the playoffs. But this year, everything matters. Everything that you do matters,” Jasson Dominguez said. At just 21 years old, Dominguez’s eight-game debut last September came in a low-stakes environment, as the New York Yankees were out of playoff contention. This season, however, the stakes are elevated, and the young star is feeling the pressure of stepping up to high expectations. With this home run, Dominguez has now reached base safely in nine of his 11 games since being called up from Triple-A. Having said that, the road trip was challenging for Dominguez as his defensive struggles were evident. He allowed a pair of catchable balls to drop against the Seattle Mariners. However, Dominguez’s response at the plate has been reassuring, as he bookended the trip with his first two home runs of the season.
Yankees To Aim For Division Title This Week
Following a series sweep against the Oakland Athletics, the New York Yankees hold a six-game lead over the defending champions Baltimore Orioles in the AL-East division, with just 12 games remaining in the regular season. And ironically, to secure the division, the Yanks will meet the Orioles in a three-game series later this week.
The Yankees and Orioles rivalry heated up this season as benches cleared the last time they met. Both sides were engaged in aggressive HBP incidents, thus leading to escalated war of words. Needless to say, the previous series brawl will likely spill over this week as the AL-East division is at the stake. However, with comfortable lead, the Yanks are expected to prevail.
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