Giancarlo Stanton Steals First Base Since 2020 in Yankees’ Victory Over Marlins
Giancarlo Stanton recorded a stolen base for the first time since 2020 as the Yankees beat the Miami Marlins 9-7. The play occurred at Yankee Stadium on April 4, 2026. Stanton is 36 years old and primarily serves as the team’s designated hitter.
Play details
In the bottom of the seventh, Stanton slid into second with J.C. Escarra batting. Calvin Faucher was on the mound when the call was made. He was ruled safe and later scored on a Faucher wild pitch.
Randal Grichuk replaced Stanton as a pinch-runner later in the inning. That run proved important in New York’s comeback effort.
Box score and impact
Stanton finished 1-for-3 with two RBI during the game. New York recovered from an early 4-0 deficit to secure the 9-7 victory.
Before the steal, Stanton had 42 career stolen bases. The seventh-inning slide increased his total to 43.
Baserunning background
Stanton produced double-digit steals only once in a season. He recorded 13 steals in 2014 while with Miami.
His most recent stolen base before this game came on Aug. 3, 2020, against the Philadelphia Phillies. That play occurred during the pandemic-shortened season.
Stanton said he will take baserunning chances when they present themselves. He added that he gauges his opportunities based on his condition each day.
Looking ahead
The rare steal drew attention because Stanton seldom attempts such plays now. It stands out as a brief, notable moment in his later-career role.
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