CNN
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The 71st game of the Yankees’ season might have ended in a loss, but that’s not the headline fans will remember because star DH Giancarlo Stanton made his much-awaited first appearance of the season.
Stanton batted fifth and received a standing ovation from Yankee Stadium as he walked up to the plate in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels.
The five-time All-Star ended the night 2-for-4 with a double and a strikeout in the 1-0 extra innings loss. His first hit came in the bottom of the fourth with a full count as he lined a sinker 111.1 mph into left field. His second was a double in the ninth that exited his bat at 102.9 mph.
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