Cody Bellinger's Unforgettable Night at Yankee Stadium
New York Yankees' Cody Bellinger made a statement against his former team, the Chicago Cubs, on a Friday night. He achieved a career-first by hitting three home runs in a single game, a feat he had never accomplished before. This historic performance came in his first game against his old team, making him the first player ever to hit three home runs in such a scenario.
The Yankees won convincingly, 11-0, thanks to Bellinger's heroic performance. He narrowly missed a fourth home run, but Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker made a spectacular catch to stop him.
Bellinger's Stellar Season
- 2019 National League MVP
- 16-game hitting streak, batting over .400
- 16 home runs and 54 RBIs on the season
Bellinger's third home run earned him a standing ovation from the Yankee Stadium crowd, a special moment as he approaches his 30th birthday. With the option to leave his contract in the fall, he is focused on his current success.
A Historic Night for the Yankees
Bellinger became the 29th player in Yankees history to hit three home runs in a single game, joining Aaron Judge and Domingo Germán, who also achieved this feat this season.