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Gary Sánchez is the Yankees’ lightning rod, having experienced many of the highs and lows that a career in pinstripes can offer. With the Bombers zipping their bags for a crucial weekend showdown in Boston, the big-swinging backstop has caught fire to pace a suddenly potent offense at a perfect time.
Aaron Judge and Luke Voit hit early homers before Sánchez blew open the game with a three-run blast, his third long ball in five games powering an 8-1 Yankees victory over the Royals on Thursday at Yankee Stadium.