SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- As if the New York Yankees didn't already have enough traditions, the Bronx Bombers now have another: Fall Stars Bowman Star of the Game in the AFL's Fall Stars Game.
Gary Sanchez, the physically impressive catcher, took the honors on Saturday night for steering the West toward an 8-3 win at Salt River Fields with a two-run homer in the fourth.
Last year, Greg Bird received the hardware for the home run that triggered a 6-2 East win. Bird spent the latter half of this season hitting balls out of Yankee Stadium.