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Spencer Jones hits first home run for Yankees against Guardians

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:30 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Spencer Jones hits first home run for Yankees against Guardians

Summary

Yankees prospect Spencer Jones hit his first MLB home run on June 9, giving New York a 2-0 lead against the Guardians. The 443-foot homer came from an 87.2 mph cutter thrown by Cleveland starter Slade Cecconi. After a rough start with the Yankees earlier in May, Jones has shown improved performance, batting 3-for-8 with a double in his recent three games. His minor league track record includes 35 home runs last season and 13 in 43 games this year before his call-up. This performance marks a significant milestone for Jones as he continues to establish himself in the major leagues.

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Status Watch

•Spencer Jones launched a 443-foot homer against the Guardians.
•The home run gave the Yankees an early 2-0 lead.
•Jones previously struggled in his first stint with the Yankees.
•He has shown improvement with recent performances.
•Jones had a strong minor league season with 35 home runs.

Latest Updates

11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Spencer Jones hits moonshot for first HR of his career
11:23 PMYahoo Sports — SEE IT: Yankees' Spencer Jones launches first career home run

What they're saying

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Yankees prospect Spencer Jones launched his first career home run on Tuesday night, giving New York an early lead against the Guardians.
— Yahoo Sports