The New York Yankees have won their last two contests against the Minnesota Twins, and outfielder Giancarlo Stanton cranked a home run in each game.

Yankees captain Aaron Judge recently praised Stanton’s impact as both an on-field talent and clubhouse leader.

“He's a leader. This guy's been one of the best in the game for a long time…,” Judge told Empire Sports Media. “It just speaks volumes to his leadership and what he means to this team”

Across 42 games this season, Stanton has bashed 12 home runs, collected 34 RBIs, and posted a .962 OPS. According to Baseball Savant, his Hard Hit% is 54.9. By comparison, he had a 55.3% mark by the end of last year.

Perhaps more critically, Stanton has been willing to play the outfield while Judge recovers from a flexor strain. As a resul

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