AL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES: GUARDIANS VS YANKEES

October 19, 2024

Giancarlo Stanton

Progressive Field

New York Yankees

Postgame 5 Press Conference

Yankees 5, Guardians 2

Q. Could you take me through the at-bat, the home run at-bat?

GIANCARLO STANTON: Yeah, I went down 0-2. Not the best swing and miss -- oh, two swing and misses. I was able to battle back to 3-2, and then he left one hanging, and I took care of it.

Q. What did you go up there looking for?

GIANCARLO STANTON: Something out over. He was mixing both sides and putting different shapes on his off speeds, so making sure I saw something up and over the heart of the plate.

Q. Exciting to get the MVP trophy, but what was it like when your teammates were jumping up and down screaming?

GIANCARLO STANTON: They're so much fun. We're enjoying every bit of this, and to be able to celebrate with them, it's just so much fun.

Q. What are you going to do with it, the trophy?

GIANCARLO STANTON: I'm going to take it home. I'm going to take it home. No, this is something special for me. Yeah, I'll put it in the trophy case and enjoy the memory.

Q. Is it heavy?

GIANCARLO STANTON: Depends who you ask. (Laughter).

Q. What do you think you will be doing for the next few days from a recovery standpoint?

GIANCARLO STANTON: Similar to the few days before facing the Royals, just making sure everything is lined up, making sure when we know who we're playing, I'm prepped as best as I can for that task. Yeah, rest up.