Yankees’ Jasson Dominguez Makes MLB History with Dramatic Walk-Off Homer

In a heart-pounding finish at Yankee Stadium, New York Yankees rookie Jasson Dominguez launched a walk-off home run on Wednesday night, securing a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers. With one out and a 2-0 count, Dominguez smashed a hanging slider from Rangers reliever Luke Jackson 398 feet into the second deck, sending the crowd into a frenzy.

This wasn’t just a game-winner; it was a history-making moment. At just 22, Dominguez became the first MLB player ever to achieve four remarkable feats in a single month: hitting three home runs in one game, homering from both sides of the plate in a game, hitting a grand slam, and now, delivering a walk-off homer. Earlier this month, he made waves against the Oakland Athletics, becoming the youngest Yankee to hit three home runs in a single game, with at least one from each side of the plate—a rare feat accomplished by only 16 players in MLB history.

Dominguez’s May has been electric, boasting a .267 batting average, a .382 on-base percentage, and four home runs. For the season, he’s hitting .241 with six homers and 22 RBI, proving he’s a rising star. The Yankees, leading the AL East with a 29-19 record, are riding high, having won three straight and seven of their last nine games. They’ll look to sweep the Rangers (25-25) in Thursday’s 12:35 p.m. ET matchup.