{"id":14659,"date":"2024-10-19T07:50:50","date_gmt":"2024-10-19T07:50:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=14659"},"modified":"2024-10-19T07:50:50","modified_gmt":"2024-10-19T07:50:50","slug":"giancarlo-stanton-joins-reggie-jackson-with-epic-hr-record","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=14659","title":{"rendered":"Giancarlo Stanton joins Reggie Jackson with epic HR record"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dek prose mb-2.5 italic text-secondary\">Giancarlo Stanton continues to grow his legacy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-row flex-wrap items-center text-primary\">\n<div class=\"author-link mr-2.5 flex items-center text-sm\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Giancarlo-Stanton-joins-Reggie-Jackson-with-epic-HR-record.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"featured-image\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Giancarlo Stanton\u00a0provided another classic performance for the\u00a0New York Yankees\u00a0in Game 4 of the ALCS against the\u00a0Cleveland Guardians.<\/p>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full\">\n<div class=\"not-prose flex aspect-video w-full items-center justify-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>His three-run blast in the sixth inning extended the Yankees&#8217; lead to 6-2, aiding in their 3-1 series advantage. This home run also\u00a0marked a significant achievement in Stanton\u2019s career, as he became the second player in Yankees history, joining Reggie Jackson, to hit four or more home runs in multiple postseasons.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Giancarlo Stanton is the second Yankees player to hit 4+ HR in a postseason multiple times, joining Reggie Jackson. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mroctober?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@mroctober<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bryan Hoch \u26be\ufe0f (@BryanHoch) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BryanHoch\/status\/1847459312018321574?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clutchpoints.com\/mlb-rumors-yankees-juan-soto-expected-fetch-600-million-free-agency\">Juan Soto, positioned<\/a>\u00a0on third base\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/clutchpoints.com\/yankees-news-giancarlo-stanton-strikeout-record-alcs\">when Stanton hit the home run<\/a>, clearly admired his teammate&#8217;s power. After Stanton\u2019s blast cleared the fence, Soto took a moment to appreciate the shot before starting his run around the bases.<\/p>\n<p>Cameras captured his reaction, which quickly went viral on social media, with fans noting that even a star like Soto couldn&#8217;t help but be in awe of Stanton\u2019s strength.<\/p>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_2_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-sticky-container adthrive-content adthrive-content-2 adthrive-ad-cls\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,120193976\/AdThrive_Content_2\/5e90daf19f500876e949a3d9_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"google-ad-manager-fallback-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Giancarlo Stanton boosting the Yankees in the post-season<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3081752\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3081752\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3081752\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Giancarlo-Stanton-joins-Reggie-Jackson-with-epic-HR-record-1.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Giancarlo-Stanton-joins-Reggie-Jackson-with-epic-HR-record-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Giancarlo-Stanton-joins-Reggie-Jackson-with-epic-HR-record-1.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Giancarlo-Stanton-joins-Reggie-Jackson-with-epic-HR-record-1.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Giancarlo-Stanton-joins-Reggie-Jackson-with-epic-HR-record-1.jpg?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Giancarlo-Stanton-joins-Reggie-Jackson-with-epic-HR-record-1.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" alt=\" New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (27) runs after hitting a three run home run in the sixth inning against the Cleveland Guardians during game four of the ALCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Progressive Field. \" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3081752\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ken Blaze-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Stanton has been one of the most formidable hitters in the Yankees\u2019 lineup during the 2024 postseason. His Game 4 home run marked his fourth of the playoffs and his third in the ALCS against Cleveland. With this latest homer, Stanton has now hit 15 career postseason home runs in 35 games, achieving a home run rate of 10.4%, which is notably higher than his regular-season rate of 6.2%.<\/p>\n<p>The 34-year old\u2019s postseason performance has solidified his status among the Yankees\u2019 all-time greats. By joining Reggie Jackson as the only Yankees with four or more home runs in multiple postseasons,<\/p>\n<p>Stanton&#8217;s power has been essential in the Yankees\u2019 quest for another World Series title. His previous standout postseason came in 2020 when he homered in five consecutive playoff games.<\/p>\n<p>His contribution to the Yankees\u2019 postseason success has been crucial. While opposing pitchers frequently target\u00a0Juan Soto and Aaron Judge\u00a0at the top of the lineup, Stanton has consistently come through with clutch hits in critical moments.<\/p>\n<p>Stanton\u2019s knack for altering the outcome of a game with a single swing has made the Yankees\u2019 offense even more potent.<\/p>\n<p>In the 2024 postseason, Stanton is batting .310 with nine RBIs and a 1.205 OPS over eight games. He has only struck out three times, showing a notable improvement from his regular-season performance, which faced criticism for a high strikeout rate. His three home runs in the ALCS have been instrumental in putting the Yankees in a solid position to finish the series against the Guardians.<\/p>\n<div class=\"not-prose flex w-full flex-col gap-4 divide-y divide-solid divide-[#58585820] bg-[#FAFAFA] px-4 pt-5\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-between\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col\">\n<article class=\"article-body prose max-w-none pb-7 pt-5 prose-figure:max-w-full prose-ol:pl-10 prose-img:max-w-full prose-video:max-w-full md:prose-ol:pl-6 [&amp;_iframe]:m-auto [&amp;_iframe]:block [&amp;_iframe]:max-w-full\">\n<h2><strong>Will Stanton help the Yankees get to the World Series<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As the Yankees inch closer to a World Series berth, Giancarlo Stanton\u2019s postseason legacy grows With each home run, he ascends the Yankees\u2019 all-time postseason leaderboard, joining the ranks of legends like Reggie Jackson and Babe Ruth.<\/p>\n<p>His ability for hitting for power in the playoffs has solidified his status as one of the most formidable hitters in the game.<\/p>\n<p>Stanton\u2019s contributions have been essential to the Yankees\u2019 success in 2024. If he maintains his production at the plate, the Yankees are in a strong position to capture their first World Series title since 2009. With each swing, Stanton enhances his postseason legacy, and his Game 4 home run against the Cleveland Guardians is a testament to his influence on the team.<\/p>\n<p>As the Yankees aim to finish off the ALCS, Stanton\u2019s hot streak shows no signs of slowing down.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Giancarlo Stanton continues to grow his legacy. Giancarlo Stanton\u00a0provided another classic performance for the\u00a0New York Yankees\u00a0in Game 4 of the ALCS against the\u00a0Cleveland Guardians. 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