Bellinger got to starter Jack Kochanowicz for a 358-foot home run that left the bat at 98.7 mph. It was Bellinger’s 10th home run of the season, but he also fouled out to third base with two runners on in the eighth inning. He now has a modest 37 RBI while slashing .251/.320/.442 in his first season in New York.

Bellinger will get a breather for the middle game of a three-game set against Boston. Jasson Dominguez will hit seventh and play left field in Bellinger’s absence.

Bellinger opened the scoring in the fourth inning as he ambushed a first-pitch fastball from Slade Cecconi and crushed a 398-foot (101.6 mph EV) two-run shot. He then extended the lead with an RBI single in the seventh inning. He has done as nice job so far in his first season with the Bombers, slashing .257/.331/.456 with nine homers, 35 RBI and five stolen bases (in seven attempts).

Bellinger came in as a pinch-hitter for the injured Jasson Dominguez in the sixth inning and was promptly hit by a pitch. He then worked Chris Stratton for a walk to open the ninth inning, stole second base and raced around to score on an RBI double off the bat of DJ LeMahieu. On the season, the dynamic 29-year-old is now hitting .253/.330/.443 with eight homers, 32 RBI and five stolen bases.