HOUSTON -- Aaron Boone could tell one of his most powerful hitters needed a quick pick-me-up.
Just after the New York Yankees rallied late to beat the Houston Astros on Tuesday night, Boone slipped into the role of team motivator as he turned to outfielder Giancarlo Stanton. He wanted to settle Stanton's nerves following his second straight three-strikeout night.
"There's going to be many nights when you carry us when the rest of the team is struggling," Boone said, relaying to reporters Wednesday his conversation with Stanton the night before.
Little did Boone know when he spoke to Stanton that less than 24 hours later, his promise would come to fruition.