Grisham's Godzilla Swings Echo Mantle's Myth: Yankees Slugger Rewriting History Books
Published on: September 18, 2025
Trent Grisham. Remember that name, folks. Because right now, in the concrete canyons of the Bronx, he's channeling the ghost of Mickey Mantle, hitting baseballs with a ferocity rarely witnessed this side of the '50s. Last night, in the rubber match against those pesky Minnesota Twins, Grisham put on a power display that left jaws agape and statisticians scrambling for their record books. The Yankees pummeled the Twins 10-5, but it was Grisham's thunderous performance that provided the fireworks.
Two rockets left his bat – a solo shot in the third that nearly decapitated the center fielder and a three-run blast in the fourth that cleared the monuments and landed somewhere near the East River. Thirty-three dingers now on the year for the young slugger, and his third multi-homer game in just two games. That's not just hot, that's molten lava hot.
But it's not just the sheer volume of home runs; it's the way he’s hitting them. This isn't some slap-happy, gap-to-gap approach. Grisham is going full-on Godzilla, mashing tape-measure shots with an almost reckless abandon. And here’s the kicker: over his last 50 games, Grisham has launched 16 home runs. Sixteen! But not a single double. Not a single triple. Just pure, unadulterated, long-ball lunacy.
That, my friends, is a feat of hitting so specific, so singular, that you have to go all the way back to 1958, to the Mick himself, to find a comparable streak. Think about that for a second. In an era of launch angles, exit velocities, and optimized swing planes, Grisham is replicating a power surge not seen since the days of flannel uniforms and black-and-white television.
This isn't just a hot streak; it's a rewriting of history.
The Yankees, of course, were more than happy to ride Grisham's atomic blasts to victory. The reigning AL MVP, Aaron Judge, continued his otherworldly season, going 3-for-4 with a pair of runs scored and a walk. His batting average, already the best in baseball, climbed even higher, further solidifying his place in the MVP conversation. And as if Grisham and Judge weren't enough, Cody Bellinger joined the home run party with a two-run shot in the ninth, his 29th of the season, effectively slamming the door on any hopes of a Twins comeback.
Even rookie sensation Jasson Dominguez got in on the action, ripping an RBI double in the fourth and swiping two bags. But let's be honest, this night belonged to Grisham. He was the main event, the headliner, the Sultan of Swat reborn.
Now, while the offense was putting on a clinic, the pitching, well, that’s a different story. Luis Gil, once again, struggled to contain the Twins’ bats. He lasted just 4.2 innings, surrendering five runs (four earned) on nine hits. The Twins, like a pack of hyenas circling a wounded gazelle, capitalized on a couple of Yankee defensive miscues and some timely two-out hitting to keep the game within reach. Gil’s ERA crept up to 3.33, a number that will likely keep Aaron Boone tossing and turning at night.
Fortunately for the Bombers, the bullpen stepped up in a big way. Fernando Cruz, Devin Williams, Luke Weaver, and Camilo Doval combined to throw 4.1 scoreless innings, striking out six and extinguishing any remaining embers of a Twins rally. They slammed the door shut, preserving the win and securing the series victory for the pinstripes.
The 10-run outburst marked the second consecutive night of double-digit scoring for the Yankees, a testament to the potent offense they've assembled. With this win, they’ve now taken four of their last five series, inching ever closer to the first-place Toronto Blue Jays in the fiercely competitive AL East. They now sit just four games back, and with the way this team is hitting, especially Grisham, they look like legitimate contenders.
This isn't just about making the playoffs anymore; this is about winning the whole damn thing. Grisham’s historic power surge, combined with the consistent brilliance of Judge and Bellinger, has transformed the Yankees into a force to be reckoned with.
The Bronx Bombers are back, baby. And they're bringing the thunder. As they head to Baltimore for a crucial four-game series against the Orioles, all eyes will be on Grisham. Can he keep this otherworldly power display going? Can he continue to channel the spirit of Mantle and rewrite the history books? Only time will tell. But one thing is for certain: Trent Grisham is the hottest hitter in baseball right now, and he’s making the Yankees must-see TV. Buckle up, folks, because this ride is just getting started.
Two rockets left his bat – a solo shot in the third that nearly decapitated the center fielder and a three-run blast in the fourth that cleared the monuments and landed somewhere near the East River. Thirty-three dingers now on the year for the young slugger, and his third multi-homer game in just two games. That's not just hot, that's molten lava hot.
But it's not just the sheer volume of home runs; it's the way he’s hitting them. This isn't some slap-happy, gap-to-gap approach. Grisham is going full-on Godzilla, mashing tape-measure shots with an almost reckless abandon. And here’s the kicker: over his last 50 games, Grisham has launched 16 home runs. Sixteen! But not a single double. Not a single triple. Just pure, unadulterated, long-ball lunacy.
That, my friends, is a feat of hitting so specific, so singular, that you have to go all the way back to 1958, to the Mick himself, to find a comparable streak. Think about that for a second. In an era of launch angles, exit velocities, and optimized swing planes, Grisham is replicating a power surge not seen since the days of flannel uniforms and black-and-white television.
This isn't just a hot streak; it's a rewriting of history.
The Yankees, of course, were more than happy to ride Grisham's atomic blasts to victory. The reigning AL MVP, Aaron Judge, continued his otherworldly season, going 3-for-4 with a pair of runs scored and a walk. His batting average, already the best in baseball, climbed even higher, further solidifying his place in the MVP conversation. And as if Grisham and Judge weren't enough, Cody Bellinger joined the home run party with a two-run shot in the ninth, his 29th of the season, effectively slamming the door on any hopes of a Twins comeback.
Even rookie sensation Jasson Dominguez got in on the action, ripping an RBI double in the fourth and swiping two bags. But let's be honest, this night belonged to Grisham. He was the main event, the headliner, the Sultan of Swat reborn.
Now, while the offense was putting on a clinic, the pitching, well, that’s a different story. Luis Gil, once again, struggled to contain the Twins’ bats. He lasted just 4.2 innings, surrendering five runs (four earned) on nine hits. The Twins, like a pack of hyenas circling a wounded gazelle, capitalized on a couple of Yankee defensive miscues and some timely two-out hitting to keep the game within reach. Gil’s ERA crept up to 3.33, a number that will likely keep Aaron Boone tossing and turning at night.
Fortunately for the Bombers, the bullpen stepped up in a big way. Fernando Cruz, Devin Williams, Luke Weaver, and Camilo Doval combined to throw 4.1 scoreless innings, striking out six and extinguishing any remaining embers of a Twins rally. They slammed the door shut, preserving the win and securing the series victory for the pinstripes.
The 10-run outburst marked the second consecutive night of double-digit scoring for the Yankees, a testament to the potent offense they've assembled. With this win, they’ve now taken four of their last five series, inching ever closer to the first-place Toronto Blue Jays in the fiercely competitive AL East. They now sit just four games back, and with the way this team is hitting, especially Grisham, they look like legitimate contenders.
This isn't just about making the playoffs anymore; this is about winning the whole damn thing. Grisham’s historic power surge, combined with the consistent brilliance of Judge and Bellinger, has transformed the Yankees into a force to be reckoned with.
The Bronx Bombers are back, baby. And they're bringing the thunder. As they head to Baltimore for a crucial four-game series against the Orioles, all eyes will be on Grisham. Can he keep this otherworldly power display going? Can he continue to channel the spirit of Mantle and rewrite the history books? Only time will tell. But one thing is for certain: Trent Grisham is the hottest hitter in baseball right now, and he’s making the Yankees must-see TV. Buckle up, folks, because this ride is just getting started.
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