Dominguez Makes History with Three-Homer Night as Yankees Crush A’s
Jasson Dominguez blasted three home runs Friday night, powering the Yankees to a 10-2 rout of the Athletics while etching his name in franchise history.
The 22-year-old phenom became the youngest Yankee ever to hit three homers in a game, surpassing Joe DiMaggio’s 85-year-old record. DiMaggio was 22 years and 200 days old when he accomplished the feat, while Dominguez is just 22 years and 91 days old, according to Stathead.
What makes this performance even more impressive is how Dominguez showcased his switch-hitting abilities. He started his barrage in the second inning with a solo shot, going back-to-back with Paul Goldschmidt. In the seventh, he connected from the right side, hammering a hanging curveball to left-center for his second solo homer of the night.
But he wasn’t done there.
The exclamation point came in the eighth when Dominguez crushed a 1-2 fastball for a grand slam, extending the Yankees’ lead to 10-0. Three homers, five RBIs, and a place in Yankees lore – not bad for a night’s work.
Yankees fans have been waiting for this kind of breakout. Nicknamed “The Martian” by GM Brian Cashman for his otherworldly talents, Dominguez entered the season as the organization’s top prospect. He’s now showing why the hype was justified.
So far this season, Dominguez is slashing .250/.339/.463/.802 with five home runs and 19 RBI in 32 games. The power surge comes at a perfect time for the Yankees, who continue to battle for playoff positioning in the competitive AL East.
After Friday’s historic performance, it’s looking like the future might already be here for the Yankees and thier young outfielder. Dominguez isn’t just making an impact – he’s making history.
