VIDEO: Yankees Take Lead After 4th Inning Homers From Gio Urshela and Luke Voit
By Parker White
After taking an early 1-0 lead, the New York Yankees fell victim to the longball against the New York Mets, thanks to a three-run homer off the bat of Jeff McNeil. But, as the Yankees have done all season, they came roaring back. The initial hero this time: third baseman Gio Urshela.
"A two-run home run to tie the game! GIO URSHELA, THE MOST HAPPY FELLA!" pic.twitter.com/xgeW76Yfxe
— John Sterling Calls (@JSterlingCalls) June 11, 2019
You can't say enough about how great Urshela has been for the Yankees. He's replacing the injured Miguel Andujar at third base, and the defense-first infielder has really pulled his own weight offensively.
Gio Urshela's career highs over three seasons: six home runs, 21 RBI, eight doubles
— Dan Federico (@DanJFederico) June 11, 2019
Gio Urshela in 54 games with the Yankees: five home runs, 27 RBI, 11 doubles
The offense wasn't content with just tying the game in the fourth inning, however. The rally continued, and slugging designated hitter Luke Voit blasted a no-doubter to left field for a three-run homer. Don't hang a slider to this guy.
"OH THAT VOIT IS ADROIT. DID HE EVER HIT A HOME RUN OVER THE GRANDSTAND AND INTO THE BLEACHERS??" pic.twitter.com/2M2Jmg80dL
— John Sterling Calls (@JSterlingCalls) June 11, 2019
So, after getting down 4-1 in the top of the third inning, the Yankees have scored six runs on five hits, including two homers off the bats of Urshela and Voit. Not a bad rebound.