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New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton still boasts some of his signature power at the plate, but his lack of speed has been a thorn in the team’s side early in the postseason.<\/p>\n
That much was on display in Game 2 when Stanton failed to leg out a ground ball that resulted in a costly double play. During Saturday’s Game 1, Stanton was unable to score from first base on a double from Oswaldo Cabrera, a play on which most runners wouldn’t have hesitated to head for home plate.<\/p>\n
Injuries have slowed down the slugger in the latter half of his career, resulting in Stanton being advised by Yankees trainers not to run at 100% to avoid further ailments. While having his power in the lineup is important for the team, his inability to run the bases often proves frustrating.<\/p>\n
After his slow trot down the first base line during Monday’s ALDS Game 2 loss to the Kansas City Royals, fans voiced their frustrations over his nonexistent speed on social media.<\/p>\n