Alex Verdugo Homers on First Pitch in Return to Fenway, Yankees Lead Red Sox 2-0

Jun 14, 2024, 11:51 PM

Alex Verdugo marked his return to Fenway Park with a dramatic home run on the first pitch of his first at-bat, leading the New York Yankees to a 2-0 lead over the Boston Red Sox. Verdugo, who was traded from the Red Sox to their rival Yankees, was met with boos from the Boston crowd but responded emphatically by hitting a two-run homer to center field. This home run was Verdugo's ninth of the season. His enthusiastic celebration around the bases included shouts of 'HELL YEAH, LET ME HEAR IT,' and he appeared to relish the moment. The Fenway crowd's reaction was notably loud, with some cheers even surpassing those he received while playing for the Red Sox.