Big one for Mac: Yankees get clutch homer off the bench from slumping Ryan McMahon
Stuck in a slump all season, Ryan McMahon found himself on the bench Friday for the second consecutive game. McMahon entered for defense at third base and then snapped an eighth-inning tie with a two-run homer that sent the New York Yankees to a 4-2 victory over the scuffling Kansas City Royals. It was the first extra-base hit this year for McMahon, who began the night batting .
119 (5 for 42) with two RBIs.
NEW YORK (AP) — Stuck in a slump all season, Ryan McMahon found himself on the bench Friday for the second consecutive game. Lo and behold, his only swing was the biggest one of the night. McMahon entered for defense at third base and then snapped an eighth-inning tie with a two-run homer that sent the New York Yankees to a 4-2 victory over the scuffling Kansas City Royals.
“It felt good, just to do something to help the team win. It’s no secret I’ve been struggling a little bit. So get that off my chest and I feel really good about it,” McMahon said.
“I was excited for the opportunity. Just happy to put a good one up. ” It was the first extra-base hit this year for McMahon, who began the night batting .
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