Live on Periscope for Gary Sanchez HR vs David Price

What Happened

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez steps up to the plate in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox. The Yankees are trailing by a run, making this a high-pressure situation. Sanchez has had success against Red Sox starting pitcher David Price in the past, having hit 5 home runs off him in 12 at-bats prior to this game. As Sanchez digs in, the crowd at Yankee Stadium is on the edge of their seats, eager to see if the young slugger can come through in the clutch. The first pitch from Price is a fastball and Sanchez swings with all his might, sending a towering fly ball deep to left field. The fans erupt as they watch the ball sail over the wall, giving the Yankees a dramatic 1-run victory. Sanchez rounds the bases, pumping his fist in celebration. "Gary Sanchez crushed that off David Price," the announcer exclaims. "That's his fifth homer off the guy - he's now 6-for-12 with 5 home runs against Price." The Yankee dugout empties as Sanchez's teammates mob him at home plate, congratulating the hero of the game. "The slump is busted, at least for one at-bat," the announcer says, referring to Sanchez's recent offensive struggles. This key hit could be a turning point, helping the young catcher regain his powerful stroke. The victory also gives the Yankees a much-needed boost as they battle their AL East rivals, the Red Sox, for playoff positioning. As Sanchez celebrates with his team, the camera pans to the dejected Red Sox dugout. David Price, the veteran left-hander, can only shake his head in frustration after once again being victimized by the Yankees' young slugger. This latest defeat is a tough pill to swallow for the Red Sox, who have had their fair share of battles with the Yankees over the years. The Yankee Stadium crowd continues to roar, reveling in the dramatic walk-off victory fueled by Gary Sanchez's heroics. This is a moment that will surely live long in the memory of the passionate Yankee faithful, as their team keeps pace in the tightly contested American League East race.

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