LeMahieu carries Yankees to victory, feels he is ‘onto something’

Yankees' DJ LeMahieu is in action during the game vs, the Phillies July 31, 2024, in Philadelphia.
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Inna Zeyger
Thursday August 1, 2024

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DJ LeMahieu’s Wednesday performance in Philadelphia suggests he is not finished yet.

The struggling infielder, given a rare start on Wednesday, delivered his most impressive game of the season in a 6-5 victory over the Phillies, driving in a career-high six runs. This precedes a vote of confidence for LeMahieu from general manager Brian Cashman.

LeMahieu’s standout moment came in the top of the second inning when he launched a grand slam off Philadelphia’s left-handed pitcher Christopher Sanchez. This marked only his second home run of the season. He further bolstered his performance with a two-run double in the sixth inning against