Tampa, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – Alex Rodriguez hit his first home run since
returning from a year-long suspension during the New York Yankees’ 10-4
spring-training loss to the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.
Rodriguez belted a 3-1 pitch from Brandon Workman over the left-center field
wall to lead off the bottom of the fourth inning, part of a 1-for-2 day at the
plate for the controversial three-time American League MVP.
The 39-year-old superstar is now hitting .455 (5-for-11) with a pair of walks
in five games this spring. Rodriguez was forced to sit out the entire 2014
season after being suspended by Major League Baseball for his role in the
Biogenesis PED scandal.
Rodriguez, who is expected to serve primarily as a designated hitter this
season, also saw action at third base for the second time since his
reinstatement.
