Yankees Giancarlo Stanton impresses, Marlins Jose Urena depresses
By David Hill
The good – Yankees Giancarlo Stanton hits two homers in debut
It did not take long for Giancarlo Stanton to make himself at home for the Yankees. All it took was one plate appearance.
With one out and Brett Gardner on first, Stanton came to the plate in the top of the first inning. After looking at a strike, he belted J.A. Happ‘s second fastball into the stands in right center, giving New York a quick lead. Even John Sterling’s nonsensical home run call, and Susyn Waldman chiming in, could not ruin the moment.
Naturally, the latest Bronx Bomber was not done. he belted an RBI double to center in the fifth, and came to the plate for his final at bat in the ninth. Facing a full count, Tyler Clippard left a changeup over the plate, and Stanton did not miss it. He smacked his second homer of the game to center, giving the Yankees a 6-1 lead.
That would prove to be the final score, as New York won handily on Opening Day. Stanton ended his day by going 3-5, with a double, two homers, and four RBI. He struck out once as well, but considering his power display, the Yankees would be more than willing to make that tradeoff.
It may only be one game, but Giancarlo Stanton was everything that the Yankees hoped for. As far as first impressions go, Stanton made a great one.