Frazier OK after scare, enjoying trip home

NEW YORK — Todd Frazier has a great deal to celebrate.

He entered Friday’s series opener at Yankee Stadium with six hits, three homers and 10 RBIs over his last three games. He also spent Thursday’s off-day in his hometown of Toms River, N.J., which is a little over a one-hour drive from work.

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And most important, Frazier was ready to go despite leaving Wednesday’s contest in Texas in the fourth inning after going face-first into an armrest while chasing Prince Fielder’s foul ball and needing five stitches. Frazier knows the scenario could have played out much worse.

“Yeah, very fortunate. Shoot man, I could have my jaw wired shut. You never know,” the White Sox third baseman said. “I was worried about my teeth, and the next morning I woke up and have a bruise under my chin, and my head I didn’t feel yet. That’s what happens. You play hard.

“I’m trying to get …

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