There’s one interesting stat during the New York Yankees‘ three-game winning streak that should be mentioned. Trade deadline acquisition Andrew Benintendi has recorded two hits in each of those wins, resulting in 4–2 scorelines. Benintendi recorded just three two-hit performances prior to this three-game stretch with the Yankees, tallying nine alone in the month of July with the Kansas City Royals. However, it seems as if he’s found his bat once again, elevating his batting average to .305 with a 38% on-base rate and a .398 slugging percentage.
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Infact, the Yankees are getting a first-hand look at how valuable Benintendi can be in high-leverage situations. In the last three games, the Yankees have faced off against star pitchers Alek Manoah and Max Scherzer. Benintendi performed valiantly against both, even earning a positive comment from Scherzer after the win on Monday.
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“That’s not what lost the ballgame. It’s really the Benintendi at-bats,” Max Scherzer said after the game. Prior to joining the Yankees, Benintendi hit .320 with a 38.7% on base rate, recording a 127 wRC+. So far, with the Yankees, he’s hitting .241 with a 34.7% on-base rate and 117 wRC+. Offensively, he hasn’t exactly matched expectations, but his performance in the last few games is an indicator of a hot streak, which is exactly what manager Aaron Boone has been waiting for.
