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BOSTON, MA – APRIL 21: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees rounds the bases after his home run against the Boston Red Sox during the second inning at Fenway Park on April 21, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
On Tuesday night, the New York Yankees played the Boston Red Sox for the first game of their series at Fenway Park.
The Yankees won by a score of 4-0.
Giancarlo Stanton was the hero, finishing with two hits, one home run and three RBI’s.
“You gotta raise your game in those types of situations.”
– Giancarlo Stanton on playing in Fenway against the Red Sox after 4-0 win
MLB World Reacts To Giancarlo Stanton’s Performance
GettyGiancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees follows through on a two-run double against the Boston Red Sox during the sixth inning at Fenway Park on April 21, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Here’s what people were saying about Stanton’s performance on social media:
Everything Yankees: “Giancarlo Stanton continues to terrorize the Red Sox at Fenway Park! He has driven in all three for the Yanks with a homer and now double.”
Eric Hubbs: “Giancarlo over the Monster and into another world”
@RobBballHistory: “Giancarlo Stanton recorded his 1,182nd career RBI, passing Jack Clark and Hall of Famer Gabby Hartnett and moved into a tie with Robin Ventura for 170th on the All Time RBI list.”
ClutchPoints: “Giancarlo Stanton absolutely CRUSHES his 3rd HR of the season 💪”
Yankees Videos: “Giancarlo Stanton doubles to send Amed Rosario and Aaron Judge home!”
MLB: “Giancarlo Stanton shines as the @Yankees take Game 1 at Fenway!”
Bryan Hoch: “Giancarlo Stanton should’ve just added an extra-base hit to his big night. Ceddanne Rafaela robbed him with a terrific play in deep center.”
GettyGiancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees connects on a two-run double against the Boston Red Sox during the sixth inning at Fenway Park on April 21, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Stanton And The Yankees
GettyGiancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees reacts in the dugout after a solo home run during the second inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on September 03, 2025 in Houston, Texas.
Stanton is now batting .253 with 20 hits, three home runs, 13 RBI’s and seven runs in his first 21 games of the 2026 season.
He is in his ninth year for New York after spending his first eight with the Miami Marlins.
The 2017 MVP is the active leader in home runs at 456.
GettyGiancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees reacts after hitting a 2-run home run during the eighth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on June 4, 2024 in New York City. The Yankees won 5-1.
With their win on Tuesday, the Yankees improved to 14-9 in 23 games, which has them as the top team in the American League East.
They are 6-4 in the ten games they have played on the road away from the Bronx.
The teams will play two more games in Boston on Wednesday and Thursday night.
Following their series with the Red Sox, the Yankees will head to Houston to visit Jose Altuve and the Astros on Friday night.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
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