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Source: Fox News
Summary
Mike Trout hit five home runs in a four-game series against the New York Yankees, tying a record for most home runs in a single series against the Yankees. He also became the first visiting player to hit a home run four straight days at Yankee Stadium. Trout finished the series with nine RBIs and a .346 batting average at Yankee Stadium. The Los Angeles Angels split the series with the Yankees.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Trout crushed five home runs in the series, including a blast in the Angels’ 11-4 win. He tallied nine RBIs and headed back to Los Angeles looking like his prime self.
Trout’s five homers are tied for the most in a single series against the Yankees. He’s also the first visiting player to hit a home run four straight days at Yankee Stadium.
Trout’s performance was a welcome sight for the Angels, who are hoping to get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2014.
This one felt recognizable early, as Trout continued to torment the Yankees with his power and consistency.
Original Observation: The Angels’ 11-4 win was the perfect example of Trout’s ability to take over a game and make it feel like a foregone conclusion.
Author: Evan Null
