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New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone uniquely described outfielder Giancarlo Stanton’s humongous home run against the Baltimore Orioles.

Since joining the New York Yankees in 2018, Giancarlo Stanton has been one of the most feared hitters in the league, capable of hitting towering home runs. His ability to hit for power and drive in runs has made him an integral part of the Yankees’ lineup and a fan favorite. Moreover, his recent hit was just another example of his incredible power and skill as a hitter.

   

The New York Yankees locked horns with Baltimore Orioles on Saturday for the second matchup of the series. Having lost the series opener, the Yanks had to win this game to stay alive in the series. And they did just that. Anthony Volpe, the star shortstop debutant, scored his first runs in the major league and led the team to a comfortable 4-1 win. However, a mega-hit from Giancarlo Stanton remained the highlight of the game.

Giancarlo Stanton Hits Another Towering Homer, Boone Has An Epic Reaction

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New York Yankees’ powerful hitter, Giancarlo Stanton, is known for hitting long, towering homers. His ability to hit the ball with immense power has made him a player to watch out for in MLB. This season, he channeled his inner beast and scored a 485-foot gigantic homer last week against the Giants. As the fans wrapped their heads around the last hit, Stanton hit them with another towering homer. On Saturday, the outfielder hit an enormous 436 feet homer at a bat speed of 116.3 MPH. The ball flew over the famous left field wall of Camden Yards. The newly built “Great Wall of Baltimore” is one of the toughest walls to clear.

Not for the Yankee beast Giancarlo Stanton. He plays in a different league altogether. No wall is big enough for the big guy. Further, Aaron Boone, the manager of the New York Yankees, used one word to describe Giancarlo Stanton’s monster home run, “Weirdo.” He said that the wall has tried to hold off Giancarlo Stanton from hitting a homer multiple times, but not today. Stanton treated it as just another obstacle he had to clear to make his team win, and he successfully completed his pursuit. This has been the second-longest hit of Stanton this season. The DH looks in great form and will play a crucial part in the team’s success this season.

Yankees Fan Laud Giancarlo Stanton’s Wild Strike

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Giancarlo Stanton flips his bat after hitting a 485 ft home run. via @Yankees Twitter

The New York Yankees fans, who turned up in huge numbers despite festive holidays, left highly impressed. A fan who attended the game shared his experience on social media and said Stanton’s hits differ from anyone else. Others lauded his hit and wished for the outfielder to stay healthy throughout the season.

Overall, the home run was impressive not only for its distance and velocity but also for the way in which it was hit. Stanton’s ability to hit towering home runs like this one has made him one of the most feared hitters in the league. The home run also helped the Yankees get back in the game and ultimately win, further solidifying Stanton’s status as a key player on the team.