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Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton has another brutal baserunning moment
New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton. Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton gave his critics some ammunition during his team’s Monday matchup against the Baltimore Orioles.

The Orioles led the Yankees 1-0 in the top of the sixth inning at Camden Yards in Baltimore.

Stanton was on first base with Yankees catcher Austin Wells at the plate. Wells hit a bloop single to right field.

Stanton had to hold up to ensure the ball went over the glove of Orioles shortstop Jordan Westburg. But the slow-rolling ball still gave Stanton plenty of time to make it to second base.

Spoiler alert: Stanton did not make it in time to prevent a force-out.

It’s hardly the first time the Yankees’ designated hitter has gone viral on social media for his brutal baserunning. A clip of Stanton made the rounds last season of him trying — and failing — to score on a two-out single (video here).

There was optimism before the 2024 campaign that Stanton would look more spry this season given his slimmed-down physique during spring training. But the injuries Stanton has dealt with over the years may have become too much for the five-time All-Star to overcome at this point in his career.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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