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Back in the Bronx, Martin mashes for Toronto
- Updated: August 17, 2016
NEW YORK — Russell Martin might be Canadian, but it’s pretty evident that he loves playing in the Big Apple.
Martin picked up the 12th multihomer game of his career in the Blue Jays’ dramatic come-from-behind, 12-6 victory over the Yankees on Tuesday night. Each of his last three multihomer games have come at Yankee Stadium, a place he called home from 2011-12.
The former Yankees catcher finished his night 2-for-5 with three RBIs and helped Toronto rally from six runs down after five innings to reclaim sole possession of first place in the American League East.
“I wish you guys wouldn’t have told me that, now I’m going to be thinking about it,” Martin jokingly said when informed of his recent numbers at Yankee Stadium. “I like playing in New York, it’s a good city. I like the atmosphere, there’s always good energy. That might be a good reason. I don’t know, maybe I’m holding something against the Yankees.”
Martin can’t explain the recent success, but his performance was part of what became a historic night at Yankee Stadium. New York catcher Gary Sanchez also went deep twice in the loss, which made Tuesday night just the fourth time in Major League history that …
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