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Analysis of Volpe's at-bats revealed most of his hits connected on the label rather than the barrel of his bat, Kay reported.
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Milwaukee Brewers starter Nestor Cortes Jr. said the New York Yankees were not fully bought into using the torpedo bats last season.
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The New York Yankees put on a show for their fans against the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium on Saturday.
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