After a disappointing start to the second half of the season, things have changed for the Yankees. They have found a winning draught with a series sweep over the Royals. The crux of the matter is their offense, which appears to be the antithesis of what it was a week ago. And much of it is because of the contribution from Anthony Rizzo, who once slumped, fueling doubts over his hitting prowess.
But with his latest outing, Rizzo has proved others wrong. He also opened up about his change in form and how a song helped him to get to his best. Given all the eyes were on him, fans found another reason to add their thoughts to the case.
Anthony Rizzo Recovers His Old Self With a New Song
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It was a difficult period for the Yankees star Anthony Rizzo. The Yankees’ first baseman had gone without a home run since May 20. Things stayed the same for him even after the Yankees brought in a new hitting coach. But all this has finally ended, and a song by Taylor Swift played a significant role in this transformation.
Renowned Yankees insider Bryan Hoch shared a tweet reflecting on the same. It read, “Anthony Rizzo (4-for-4, 3 R, 2B, HR, 2 RBIs) said that he changed his walk-up song to @taylorswift13’s “…Ready For It?” today. Instant results.
When asked about this Swiftie transformation, Rizzo said, “Taylor Swift, it’s her summer, really. She’s helping the economy in every city.”
Anthony Rizzo (4-for-4, 3 R, 2B, HR, 2 RBIs) said that he changed his walk-up song to @taylorswift13's "…Ready For It?" today. Instant results.
"Taylor Swift, it's her summer, really. She's helping the economy in every city."
— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) July 23, 2023
Rizzo was perfect with three runs in four hits and a much-needed home run in an 8-5 win against the Royals. A single song was all it took to transform the entire scenario.
Notably, it adds to the conversation of Taylor Swift’s Eras tour, which has garnered interest from everywhere. Days back, Aaron Boone shared his thoughts on it, and now, Rizzo has validated the impact of Swift on the lives of many athletes.
This episode gave fans a lot of cherish. First, the Yankees win, then Rizzo’s long-awaited home run and another Swiftie moment.
Rizzo Breaks His Poor Form, Winning Over Fans With His Open Admiration
Every fan wanted Rizzo to be his best side for the past two months. And when that moment came with many add-ons, fans are charged up. Reacting to this episode, they have shared their thoughts in the following tweets.
Confirmed Swiftie: Anthony Rizzo
— Nestor’s Apple 🍎 (@appleofnestor) July 23, 2023
Did Sean Casey make this recommendation?
— Judge and Jeter (@BrainCashman) July 23, 2023
Fans agree with the choice of song by Anthony Rizzo.
great choice rizzo.
— n ✲ (@coolrockergf) July 23, 2023
One of my favorite of Taylor’s songs! 🙂
— Carisa Cole Sharrett (@ccolesharrett) July 23, 2023
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Makes sense
— John Logan (@jpl0gan) July 23, 2023
It satisfied fans and Rizzo with the latest outing. But given many challenges are still there to overcome, the Yankees would need more of performance from Rizzo.
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