MLB: José Caballero Hits First Home Run of Season for Yankees
José Caballero delivered his first long ball of the year to give the New York Yankees an early boost. The blast came during a series opener with the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels arrived after five straight losses, including a sweep by the Tampa Bay Rays.
How the at-bat unfolded
Caballero connected in the bottom of the second inning. He swung at a changeup from Yusei Kikuchi. The ball left the bat at 108.2 mph. It traveled an estimated 370 feet to left field. Randal Grichuk scored on the play.
Key numbers and season context
- Batting average: .163
- Home runs: 1
- Runs batted in: 6
- Stolen bases: 5
- OPS: .477
The highlight feed even labeled the sequence. One caption read: José Caballero Hits First Home Run of Season for Yankees. The homer extended the Yankees’ lead in what became a partial victory for the Bronx squad.
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