WASHINGTON -- Aaron Hicks hit his second home run in as many days on Monday night in the Yankees' matchup against the Nationals at Nationals Park. Hicks, who's knocked nine homers this season, has hit three in the past five days.
Hicks' two-run homer off Erick Fedde's sinker gave the Yankees a 3-2 lead over Washington in the fifth inning.
The 28-year-old hit 15 home runs last season.
Kyle Melnick is a reporter for MLB.com based in Washington.
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