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Isiah Kiner -Falefa Who Grew Up A Fan, Spectator Of New York Supplied All The Offense For New York In Their 3-2 Win Over Boston On Saturday In Boston Massachusetts

Isiah Kiner -Falefa grew up a fan, spectator of New York!

During 2022 Spring Training Isiah Kiner -Falefa started out with Texas before being traded to Minnesota before being traded to New York in exchange for Gary Sanchez, Gio Urshela along with Josh Donaldson , Ben Rortvedt.

At the time of New York trading for Isiah Kiner-Falefa Isiah Kiner -Falefa didn’t inform any other teams that he grew up a fan of New York. That’s a red flag if you go into another clubhouse and say you want to be a Yankee, so I just put my head down and worked hard . I’m just proud of myself for giving myself the opportunity to even be here.

At the time of New York acquiring Isiah Kiner-Falefa New York manager Aaron Boone had this to say!

Isiah is somebody that I’ve personally had a lot of respect for in just a very short career and seeing him transition to a major league shortstop . I feel we’re getting a reel premium defender and a guy that can provide really good offense in speed ability to steal a base’’

“according to Kristie Ackert’s article on nydailynews.com”

After being acquired from Minnesota Isiah Kiner -Falefa tweeted out a video of him shaving his beard with the comment This feels official while also retweeting the picture that New York Yankees tweeted with the comment Always wanted to be like #2 !!! Lets go Yankees

Always wanted to be like #2 referring to Derek Jeter who played shortstop for New York from 1995 - 2014!

Facing, opposing Boston Isiah Kiner -Falefa who grew up a New York fan, spectator supplied all the offense for New York in their 3-2 win over Boston in Boston Massachusetts Saturday.

Isiah Kiner -Falea’s home run tied the New York, Boston game up at 2-2!

When?

In the top of the 5th inning!

Scoring who?

Andrew Benintendi who played his first five seasons of his MLB Career in Boston!

Isiah Kiner-Falefa reaching base on bunt single to Boston catcher Reese McGuire helped New York top Boston 3-2.

Scoring who?

Andrew Benintendi yet again who doubled who played his first five seasons of MLB Career playing for Boston in the top of the 9th inning.

Isiah Kiner -Falefa had this to say about coming through offensively for New York!

It feels good to come through with the big homer and small ball, showing off both sides of my game,“I’m happy to come out with a win. We’ve been playing a lot of close games, so it feels good to finally pull one off.”I’m glad I was finally able to do what I do,”“I can hit the ball around, bunt the ball, do the dirty work.”

New York Manager Aaron Boone had this to say about Isiah Kiner- Falefa after he supplied all the offense in New York’s 3-2 win over Boston!

Sometimes playing for this team and that [shortstop] position, it can be heavy,” Boone said. “He wears that, and he cares about it. It matters to him.

“according to Bryan Hoch’s article on mlb.com”

New York is now going to prepare for their finale verses Boston in Boston Massachusetts on Sunday where Jameson Taillon, Michael Wacha are starting.

Jameson Taillon, Michael Wacha are alike because they are both right handed starting pitchers!

Jameson Taillon comes into the finale with a record of 11-2 with an earn run average of 3.95!

Michael Wacha comes into the finale with a record of 6-1 with an earn run average of 2.69.

“according to espnapp”

First pitch is set for 7:08pm from Fenway Park!

The game is going to be televised on ESPN!