Mike Trout punctuated his outstanding series in The Bronx by making some Yankee Stadium history.
The Angels superstar launched another home run against the Yankees during Anaheim’s 11-4 win Thursday afternoon, his fifth blast of the four-game set, putting himself in the record books.
Trout’s 446-foot solo homer in the seventh inning made him the first visiting player in history to homer in four straight days at Yankee Stadium, per MLB.com’s Sarah Langs.
After struggling through a myriad of injuries over the past five seasons, the three-time MVP’s performance turned back the clock to his peak form — a reminder of the dominance that once made him the game’s most feared hitter.
The 34-year-old hit two home runs in Monday’s 11-10 loss to the Bombers, matching fellow three-time American League MVP Aaron Judge in the contest.
On Tuesday, Trout, Jo Adell and Jorge Soler went back-to-back-to-back in the first inning against lefty Ryan Weathers as the Angels slugged their way to a 7-1 win.
Trout hit a go-ahead home run off Luis Gil in the fifth inning of Wednesday’s tilt, a game the Yankees rallied to win on a walk-off hit by José Caballero.
On Thursday, the Yankees led 3-2 going into the sixth inning before the Angels’ offense erupted for nine total runs across three of the final four frames.
Trout’s latest blast came against reliever Angel Chivilli, who was making his Yankees debut, putting the Angels ahead 7-4.
Adell hit a grand slam in the eighth to put the game out of reach.
Judge, who hit his fourth home run of the series in Thursday’s loss, had high praise for Trout earlier in the week.
“He’s the greatest… he’s the greatest of all-time,” Judge told reporters after the sluggers each slugged two bombs apiece Monday night. “He’s been fun to watch his whole career.
“Coming up at such a young age and to instantly put yourself at the top of the list, it’s special. He’s led those boys over there for quite a few years. I know he’s had some tough injuries over the years but [it’s great] to see himself put himself back in a better spot.”
Trout is now tied for second in the majors in home runs with seven, trailing Cardinals slugger Jordan Walker and Judge (eight).
“Every time he comes to The Bronx, he puts on a show, I hate to see it,” Judge added with a laugh.
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