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Giancarlo Stanton blasts two HRs in first game for Yankees

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Jesse Reed | Last updated 3/29/18

The New York Yankees are already getting a nice return for their investment after trading for 2017 NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton. The big man blasted a two-run home run in the first inning on Opening Day against J.A. Happ.

Giancarlo Stanton HOMERS in his first at-bat of the season! pic.twitter.com/d2uaBtMcby

— YES Network (@YESNetwork) March 29, 2018

This tremendous opposite-field blast drove in lead-off hitter, left-fielder Brett Gardner, who had reached first base on an error by Curtis Granderson. But Stanton wasn't done for the day yet as he also took former Yankee Tyler Clippard deep in the Bombers' half of the ninth inning.

He did it again. Giancarlo Stanton, his 2nd HR on Opening Day for the Yankees. 3-for-5, 2 HR, 3 R, 4 RBI. Not bad. #PinstripePride pic.twitter.com/NIyoN4kKjp
— Elite Sports NY (@EliteSportsNY) March 29, 2018

Clearly, Stanton is going to fit in just fine wearing pinstripes for the Yankees this year. Heaven have mercy on opposing pitchers who have to deal with New York’s nightmare of a lineup.

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