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Stanton's 5th HR for Yanks a vintage shot

Giancarlo Stanton got Yankees fans on their feet when he sent a 2-2 pitch from Twins starter Jake Odorizzi out to left in the fifth inning Monday night to give New York a 5-1 lead at Yankee Stadium.

Stanton's fifth home run of the season traveled a projected 435 feet, per Statcast™, and had a 115.7-mph exit velocity.

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NEW YORK -- The Yankees are pleased they appear to have an answer for what has kept Brandon Drury out of the lineup, and they have been thrilled by the production that Miguel Andujar has contributed while replacing him.