The star is rehabbing with the minor-league team.
Here's the thing about playing for the Trenton Thunder:
Because the team has two that serve as bat dogs, as rehabbing Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez has discovered:
Hey, can I have my bat back? #SoMuchForTheBatBoy #BatDog #trentonthunder pic.twitter.com/GgBq5mlINF
-- Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) May 25, 2016
Rodriguez homered on Wednesday night in a second rehab game with the Thunder in Trenton.
Counting his four-game rehab stint with the Thunder in 2013, A-Rod's home run total for the franchise now is three. Maybe the doggie drool is good luck.
A-Rod was asked about his time in Trenton -- where he trades Yankee Stadium's porch for Arm & Hammer Park's pooch.
"Look, I really like coming here," he said. "Great fan base. I really appreciate the fans coming out and being so supportive. And it's nice to come out and play well."
Oh, yeah, and good doggie.
Derby gets Dustin Fowler's bat, while @AROD waits to get in the batters box at tonight's @TrentonThunder game. pic.twitter.com/FG0yPmRgbB
-- Eric Lipsman (@E_Lipsman) May 26, 2016
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