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NEW YORK — Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the New York Yankees to a 5-3 comeback victory over the Washington Nationals on July 12. The swing, which turned a 3-2 deficit into a win, may have shifted the team’s season momentum.
The Yankees entered the ninth with two outs and the bases loaded. Chisholm, facing reliever Hunter Harvey, drove a 1-2 fastball 412 feet into the right-field stands. Exit velocity: 107.6 mph. The crowd of 42,817 erupted. Teammates mobbed him at home plate.
Yahoo Sports reported: “Chisholm’s homer keys 3-run 9th as the Yankees rally past Washington 5-3.” The win snapped a three-game losing streak.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What did Jazz Chisholm Jr. do in the 9th inning?
- A: He hit a three-run homer with two outs and the bases loaded, turning a 3-2 deficit into a 5-3 win for the Yankees.
- Q: How did the home run affect the Yankees’ season?
- A: The win snapped a three-game losing streak and may have shifted the team’s season momentum.