NEW YORK -- Didi Gregorius' power stroke has returned, as the Yankees shortstop homered for the third time in his past three games on Friday against the Rays at Yankee Stadium.
Gregorius connected for a solo home run off former teammate Nathan Eovaldi in the third inning, projected to travel 391 feet to the second deck in right field, according to Statcast™. It was Gregorius' 14th of the season, coming off a two-homer performance on Tuesday against the Nationals.
The American League Player of the Month for April, Gregorius opened the year red-hot, batting .