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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 25: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees celebrates after scoring against the Texas Rangers during their game at Yankee Stadium on June 25, 2023 in Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
On Monday afternoon, the New York Yankees played the first game of their series against the Royals (in Kansas City).
The Yankees won by a score of 4-3.
Anthony Volpe finished with one hit and two RBI’s.
His hit came in the 9th inning to give the Yankees the lead.
Volpe delivers 🙌
Social Media Reacts To Volpe’s Performance
GettySecond baseman Nick Loftin #12 of the Kansas City Royals slides safely into second for a double as shortstop Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees is late applying the tag during the 7th inning of the game at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Here’s what people were saying about Volpe:
@BarstoolHubbs: “Am I hallucinating? Game on the line, runners in scoring position, two strikes, and Volpe actually goes up there with a good approach and gets the job done. I’m speechless”
@SharpStats17: “Anthony Volpe: 1st career hit in 9th inning or later that gave his team a lead”
Max Mannis: “That is the most excited I’ve gotten over something Anthony Volpe has done in a very very long time”
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar