Giancarlo Stanton

2024 - 10 - 25

Giancarlo Stanton: The Home Run Hero We Didn't Know We Needed!

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Forget Aaron Judge! Giancarlo Stanton is the new Mr. October for the Yankees – and he’s just getting started!

Giancarlo Stanton stayed hot in Game 1 of the World Series, propelling the New York Yankees to a thrilling victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. His stunning two-run homer off pitcher Jack Flaherty not only ignited the stadium but also solidified his role as a key player in the Yankees' bid for their first World Series title in 15 years. As the crowd erupted, there was no mistaking that Stanton was back on the grandest stage after a rollercoaster of injuries and doubts about his performance.

What made the moment even sweeter is that this year’s ALCS MVP wasn't just powering his way to victory; he was making history. In a surprising twist, Stanton hit a moonshot in his World Series debut, reminiscent of Yankees legends like Reggie Jackson. With this dig, he became the first player since Jackson to hit a homer in four consecutive games in the postseason, adding to his growing legend as the Yankees’ Mr. October. The echoes of the classic rivalry between the Yankees and Dodgers only made the moment delectable, and you could almost hear the ghosts of baseball's past cheering him on.

Stanton's journey to this moment is as remarkable as the power swing that sent the ball soaring over the outfield wall. Once a kid sitting in the bleachers at Dodger Stadium, Stanton stood just 15 miles north in Tujunga during his upbringing. It’s a surreal turn of events for the local boy who dreamed big. Now, he is showing up at the same field where he once idolized his heroes, carving his own legacy in the process.

As if that weren't enough drama for one night, even Freddie Freeman, star player for the Dodgers, couldn't help but appreciate Stanton's heroics, breaking into a grin of disbelief as Stanton connected with the ball. The respect among his peers does not go unnoticed and plays a crucial role in Stanton's return to form. Take it from Freeman; witnessing a Stanton homer is a spectacle in itself, drawing admiration from across the diamond.

Interesting Fact: Did you know that Giancarlo Stanton's career average for home runs per game is one of the best in MLB history? This makes every at-bat an 'event' for fans! Also, Stanton’s powerful style of play makes him reminiscent of baseball legends, perfectly fitting into the storied history of the Yankees and their World Series charisma.

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Giancarlo Stanton stays hot! Yankees take Game 1 lead with ... (NorthJersey.com)

Who else but Giancarlo Stanton? The Yankees take the lead over the Dodgers in Game 1 with a moonshot home run off of Jack Flaherty.

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World Series 2024: Giancarlo Stanton, playing in his first Fall Classic ... (Yahoo Sports)

With his prodigious power, the ALCS MVP has reemerged as a main character on New York's run to its first World Series in 15 years.

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Stanton skies HR in G1, going deep in 4th straight game (MLB.com)

LOS ANGELES -- It was in a previous edition of this Yankees-Dodgers World Series rivalry that Reggie Jackson became synonymous with his favorite month.

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Giancarlo Stanton hits monstrous two-run homer in World Series debut (New York Post)

Stanton hit a booming two-run homer in the sixth inning to give the Yankees a 2-1 lead against the Dodgers in Game 1 in his first career World Series game ...

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Return of The Mighty Giancarlo Stanton (FanGraphs)

Nearly 35, with an injury history that sounds like the lyrics to “Head, Shoulders, Knees, & Toes,” Stanton still swings a baseball bat harder than anyone ...

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Freddie Freeman Had Priceless Reaction to Giancarlo Stanton's ... (Sports Illustrated)

The Mr. October of the New York Yankees went yard again in Game 1 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers—and no, it's not Aaron Judge.

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Even Freddie Freeman had to marvel at Giancarlo Stanton's ... (For The Win)

Giancarlo Stanton gave the Yankees the lead in Game 1 of the World Series with a 412-foot homer, and Freddie Freeman was left in awe.

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Once a kid in Dodger Stadium's seats, Giancarlo Stanton delivers ... (KGET 17)

Born in Panorama City, California, and raised about 15 miles north of Dodger Stadium in the Tujanga neighborhood of Los Angeles, Stanton used to watch games ...

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Once a kid in Dodger Stadium's seats, Giancarlo Stanton delivers ... (KSNT News)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton has been coming to Dodger Stadium since he was a kid. Seems like every time he returns, he sends a special souvenir ...

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Once a kid in Dodger Stadium's seats, Giancarlo Stanton delivers ... (Daily Journal)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton has been coming to Dodger Stadium since he was a kid. Seems like every time he returns, he sends a special souvenir ...

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Once a kid in Dodger Stadium's seats, Giancarlo Stanton delivers ... (WTOP)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton has been coming to Dodger Stadium since he was a kid. Seems like every time he returns, he sends a special souvenir ...

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