Say this for New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo: He doesn't mind being the villain.
The 28-year-old returned to Fenway Park on Friday for the first time since the Boston Red Sox traded him to New York in a rare rivalry trade. Verdugo played four seasons in Boston, where he was known for his intensity as well as a solid bat.
He brought both for Friday's game, when he homered on his first pitch from former teammate Brayan Bello. After sending the ball 406 feet to the center-field stands, Verdugo made sure everyone knew about it as he rounded the bases (video above).