Oswaldo Cabrera stuns with daring sac fly dash, first Yankee to achieve feat since 2000

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Game after game, Oswaldo Cabrera continues to make his mark on Yankees fans, and he just notched a rare achievement. In a moment not seen since Jorge Posada, Cabrera scored on a sacrifice fly, adding another impressive highlight to his growing résumé.

How it happened

In the middle of a tense game against the Chicago White Sox, Oswaldo Cabrera delivered a rare and thrilling moment for the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. During the seventh inning, with the Yankees trailing 2-1, Cabrera made history by scoring from second base on a sacrifice fly, tying the game at 2-2 and electrifying the crowd. The game ended by 10-2, in a incredible night that also had the 300’s homer of aaron judge.

As per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, this unusual play marked the first time a Yankee has scored from second on a sac fly in over two decades. The last to do so was Jorge Posada on August 19, 2000, against the Anaheim Angels. Cabrera’s bold move not only showcased his aggressive base running but also gave the Yankees the momentum they needed as the game unfolded.

As of this report, the Yankees rallied for a commanding 10-2 win, with Oswaldo Cabrera’s daring run on a sacrifice fly playing a pivotal role in shifting the game’s momentum. The night also saw another historic moment, as Aaron Judge launched his 300th career home run, adding to the excitement of a dominant performance.

Up next

With this 10-2 victory, the Yankees secured the series win over the White Sox. Now, they’ll turn their attention to the Detroit Tigers as they prepare for the next matchup at 6:40 PM EST on Thursday night.

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