Yastrzemski Moves to Leadoff, Spurs Giants' Victory

Mike Yastrzemski, the 34-year-old San Francisco Giants right fielder, has been moved to the leadoff spot against the Yankees following his impressive offensive performance, highlighted by a recent walk-off home run against the Reds. Yastrzemski, previously struggling with streaky hitting since 2020, has adopted a new approach this season, reflected in his .344 batting average and .462 on-base percentage across 10 games. He delivered a dramatic walk-off splash hit into McCovey Cove, marking his third such career homer and the fifth in Oracle Park history, surpassing his grandfather Carl Yastrzemski's record of walk-off homers. This home run, promised to his daughter, Quinley, helped the Giants rally from a five-run deficit to win 8-6 against the Reds, improving their record to 9-3. Yastrzemski's new hitting strategy and versatile performance have rejuvenated his career and bolstered the Giants' early-season success.