On Friday, Anthony Volpe and the New York Yankees were having a great time against the Boston Red Sox. The Yanks took an early 6-0 lead as they dominated their opponent. The Bronx Bombers had everything under control as the Red Sox struggled to reach their lead.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. smashed a three-run homer to get the Yanks on the board, while Volpe went deep with a two-run blast. It was a rough start for Walker Buehler as things didn’t go his way. The Yanks scored seven runs in the first two innings.
Anthony Volpe Exits The Game After Getting HBP
During the bottom of the 2nd inning, the Yanks had the bases loaded when Volpe stepped up to the plate again. However, the slugger was forced to leave the game after he got drilled by Buehler. Volpe got hit on his elbow as Paul Goldschmidt forced in a run to extend their lead.
Volpe gets hit with the bases loaded and the Yanks take a 7-0 lead. Volpe is staying in the game pic.twitter.com/qu9Ikfl5zU
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Yankee Stadium was packed with fans who were unhappy with the situation. The slugger was hit by an 88.8 mph changeup, which caused him pain. The Yankees quickly assessed Anthony Volpe on the field. Despite the injury, he stayed in to play defense during the third inning. However, his discomfort continued, and Oswald Peraza stepped in.
Volpe was removed from the game as a precautionary measure, and the severity of the injury will be determined through X-rays and CT scans.
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Despite His Slow Start, Anthony Volpe Plays A Vital Role For The Yankees
Volpe has a .241 batting average with a .32 OBP and a .766 OPS. He has only eight home runs in 220 at-bats. It’s a slow start for the shortstop, but he plays a vital role for the Yankees. The slugger plays a key role for the team defensively.
Moreover, his batting average is at a strong .300 when the bases are loaded. Hopefully, Anthony Volpe will return in Game 2 against the Red Sox. The Yankees still dominate the AL East with a strong 38-23 record. They remain five games ahead of the Rays and are ranked No. 7 in the MLB Week 10 power rankings.
