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Sanchez a quick learner at big league level
- Updated: August 17, 2016
NEW YORK — Joe Girardi didn’t have much reason for optimism after the Yankees’ 12-6 loss to the Blue Jays on Tuesday night. But before the Bombers found themselves on the wrong end of a 12-run swing, Gary Sanchez electrified Yankee Stadium.
The rookie catcher mashed the third and fourth home runs of his career, the second of which traveled 419 feet, according to Statcast™, and landed in the second deck of the left-field seats. He added an infield single in the sixth, marking the second time he’s recorded at least three hits in a game this season.
“He’s really good at recognizing what pitchers are trying to do to him and making adjustments,” Girardi said. “He understands their repertoire. He sees pitches and he gives you tough at-bats.”
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