Ali Sánchez hits first MLB home run, lifts Yankees over White Sox

Venezuelan catcher Ali Sánchez recorded his first career major‑league home run on July 28, 2026, delivering a 371‑foot, three‑run shot off Chicago White Sox reliever Sean Newcomb. The blast helped the New York Yankees beat the White Sox 9‑5 and improve their record to 60‑46, keeping them in second place in the American League East.

Sánchez, a native of Carora, Venezuela, wore a cap bearing the letters “VZ” in honor of his homeland after two devastating earthquakes killed more than 5,000 people. He reflected on his hometown while rounding the bases and highlighted the moment as a lifelong dream realized in a Yankees uniform. The home run also drove in teammates Trent Grisham and Jazz Chisholm, adding to the Yankees' offensive push as they chase the division lead.