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Chicago Tribune |
Swanson has been using the new “torpedo” bat in games this season, along with second baseman Nico Hoerner.
The New York Times |
Milwaukee Brewers starter Nestor Cortes Jr. said the New York Yankees were not fully bought into using the torpedo bats last season.
AOL |
The Yankees hit 15 home runs over their first three games, including nine in one game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

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