The Twins shortstop gave a nod to Derek Jeter during his first at-bat at the iconic Yankee Stadium.
It marked the first time Twins shortstop Royce Lewis played at the renowned ballpark, and he opted to pay tribute to his all-time favorite player during his first at-bat of the game, legendary Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter.
After stepping into the batter's box, Lewis replicated Jeter's routine, tapping the tip of his bat into the dirt while lifting his right arm up as he set his feet."It was just a personal thing I wanted to do. Pay a ode to such a mentor and a great player, and a well respected player around the league. And for me, my favorite player, and I was lucky enough to be able to do that in my first game in Yankee Stadium," Lewis said.
Despite a Minnesota loss, Lewis managed to make a memory in his first trip to the iconic stadium, launching a solo home run during the seventh inning, his second homer of the year.
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