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Giancarlo Stanton Belts 451-Foot Homer, Drives In 5 as Yankees Top Nationals 5-1

The win keeps New York a half-game behind Boston for the AL’s top wild-card spot.

New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton celebrates with teammates after hitting a two run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
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Aug 26, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) hits a three run double in the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Stanton cleared the bases with a two-out double in the third to turn a 1-0 deficit into a 3-1 lead off MacKenzie Gore.
  • His sixth-inning blast was the 446th homer of his career and capped his first five-RBI game since May 12, 2022.
  • He accounted for all five of New York’s runs and was replaced in the seventh for defense after starting in right field as Aaron Judge manages an elbow issue.
  • Luis Gil earned the win with five innings of one-run ball, allowing five hits and four walks while striking out five.
  • Tim Hill ended a bases-loaded threat in the sixth, and the victory clinched the series for the Yankees for their third straight win.