On a Friday night that saw the New York Yankees triumph over the Houston Astros, the spotlight wasn’t so much on the victory as it was on young centerfielder Jasson Dominguez.
Making his MLB debut, Dominguez seized the moment in grand fashion. Facing future Hall of Fame pitcher Justin Verlander, the 20-year-old phenom promptly blasted an opposite-field home run to left field. As New York manager Aaron Boone put it, “That’s a way to announce your presence with authority.”
Consistency Throughout: What The Night Revealed
Though he ended the night 1-for-4, Dominguez made solid contact on nearly every batted ball.