Luke Voit, a Cohasset native and New York Yankees first baseman, hit his second career home run against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Voit's home run came in the fifth inning of the Yankees' 10-5 victory over the Red Sox at Fenway Park.
Luke Voit, a Cohasset native and New York Yankees first baseman, hit his second career home run against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Voit's home run came in the fifth inning of the Yankees' 10-5 victory over the Red Sox at Fenway Park.
Voit's home run was a solo shot off Red Sox starter Eduardo Rodriguez. It was Voit's first home run since July 29th, and it gave the Yankees a 5-1 lead at the time.
Cohasset Native Blasts Second Career Home Run Against Boston Red Sox
Voit is now 3-for-8 with two home runs and four RBIs in his career against the Red Sox. He hit his first career home run against the Red Sox on April 13, 2019.
Voit's home run was a big moment for him, as he grew up cheering for the Red Sox. He said after the game that it was a "dream come true" to hit a home run against his childhood team.
"It's a special moment," Voit said. "I grew up watching the Red Sox, and I always dreamed of playing in the major leagues and hitting a home run against them. It's a surreal feeling."
Voit's home run was also a big moment for the Yankees, as it helped them to a much-needed victory. The Yankees had lost four of their previous five games, and they were in danger of falling out of the AL East race.
Voit's home run helped to spark the Yankees' offense, and they went on to score five runs in the fifth inning. The Yankees eventually won the game 10-5, and they are now just 1.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East.
Voit has been a key player for the Yankees this season, and he is one of the main reasons why they are in contention for the AL East title. Voit is batting .284 with 22 home runs and 70 RBIs this season.
Voit's home run against the Red Sox was a special moment for him, and it was also a big moment for the Yankees. Voit is a rising star in the major leagues, and he is one of the most important players on the Yankees' roster.