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Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton ‘encouraging’ as playoffs near

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Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton ‘encouraging’ as playoffs near

Yankees manager Aaron Boone hopes Giancarlo Stanton will be in form for the playoffs. Stanton had a slump from June 15-Sept. 30, but he's now hitting better. Boone believes Stanton could be a difference-maker in the postseason.  

Stanton has played in four playoff games with the Yankees. He has a .297 average with nine home runs, 17 RBI and a 1.108 OPS in 18 games. Boone doesn't rule out the possibility of Stanton playing in the outfield in a pinch in playoffs.

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