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Giancarlo Stanton Has 1st 5-Strikeout Game of Career in Yankee Stadium Debut

Giancarlo Stanton's debut at Yankee Stadium wasn't one to remember, as the reigning National League MVP struck out five times for the New York Yankees against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Per Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal, Tuesday marked the first time in Stanton's career he was punched out five times in a game.

Per MLB.com's Andrew Simon, Stanton did join an exclusive list of Yankees in history with his rough game against the Rays:

Andrew Simon

Yankees to strike out 5 times in a game at home: Giancarlo Stanton (2018) Melky Cabrera (2007) Johnny Broaca (1934)

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