Travis Jankowski hits first home run in nearly 3 years to give Phillies the lead

It’s safe to say that outfielder Travis Jankowski is well on his way to being in the good graces of Phillies fans. In his first at-bat of Wednesday’s game against the Washington Nationals, Jankowski crushed an Erick Fedde cutter deep into the seats in right field to give the Phillies a 3-0 lead.

The Lancaster, PA native got down a crucial bunt against Aroldis Chapman and tagged up on a foul ball out on the way to a Phillies walk-off victory against the Yankees on June 12.

His first-inning home run Wednesday was his first home run in the big leagues since Sept. 26, 2018 as a member of the Padres. He becomes only the third Pennsylvania born player to homer for the Phillies in the last 10 years, joining Erik Kratz and Phil Gosselin.

MORE FROM PHILLIES NATION

1. John Kruk: Jimmy Rollins Is The Second Best Phillie Ever, Hall Of Fame Worthy
2. Former Minor League Star Dylan Cozens Now Chasing NFL Career
3. New Phillies Prospect Has Qualities That Remind ISD Of Jeff Kent
4. Roundtable: What Throwback Uniforms Would You Like The Phillies To Wear As An Alternate?
5. Bryce Harper Impressed By Bailey Falter: ‘He’s Nasty’
6. Phillies Will Be Forced To Consider Drastic Defensive Overhaul After 2021
7. Former Phillie Brock Stassi Happy To Be ‘Back Home’ In Phillies Organization
8. Phillies Not Ruling Out The Possibility Of Seranthony Domínguez Pitching In 2021
9. 33 Numbers To Remember: The Defining Stats Of Cliff Lee’s Career
10. Phillies 2021 Walk-Up Songs

https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1071257611