Recently-acquired Kansas City Royals outfielder Mike Yastrzemski hammers his third first-inning home run as the team’s leadoff hitter in his first 15 games since arriving by trade in late July during this past Monday’s home victory over the Texas Rangers. Connecting again the next night, but later in the contest, Yastrzemski has ripped five total home runs in 16 contests with Kansas City, helping to keep them in the chase for an American League playoffs wild-card berth. (Kansas City Royals photo)
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