In the first inning of the game, Giancarlo Stanton deposited a two-out, three-run home run to give the Yankees an early lead over the Orioles.
Not only is it significant as it dramatically changes an inning that began with two outs, but also because Stanton delivered the 450th home run of his illustrous career.
He surpasses Hall of famers Jeff Bagwell and Vladimir Guerrero Sr. on the all-time home run list, and it continues to strengthen a late-career surge into the Hall of Fame.
It also gives him the 21st home run of the season, hitting over 20 home runs in a season for the fifth-consecutive season dating back to 2021.
Giancarlo Stanton Delivers Early and Historic Blast For the Yankees
The chase for 500 home runs continues for Giancarlo Stanton, and there was a point in time where th