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Chapman electrifies Bronx crowd in Yanks debut
- Updated: May 10, 2016
11:52 PM ET
NEW YORK — Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman received a positive reaction from fans as he made his way to the mound Monday for the first time since completing his 30-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s domestic violence agreement.
What was left of the announced crowd of 41,243 in the ninth inning “ooed” and “ahhed” as Chapman hit 100 or 101 mph on each of his first four pitches. He struck out the first two batters he faced before allowing a run. He finished out the 6-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals, but did not record a save.
“It was incredible,” Chapman said of the reaction through an interpreter.
Chapman, 28, sounded relieved that it was a positive response. From the beginning of spring training, Chapman and Yankees manager Joe Girardi have been continually asked about the fallout from the domestic violence allegations against the pitcher. It has been the biggest off-the-field issue for the club.
Aroldis Chapman hit 100 or 101 mph on each of his first four pitches, striking out the first two batters he faced …
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