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Derek Jeter Returns to Ovation, Singles in First at-Bat, No Bob Sheppard Intro

class="ui-droppable">The Captain has returned.

Derek Jeter, batting his in his customary No. 2 spot in the Yankees batting order, arrived back to the Bronx this afternoon, just in time for a matinee against the Kansas City Royals.



Before reaching base on an infield single against Royals right-handed pitcher Ervin Santana, Jeter was announced to a standing ovation, behind new walk-up music and the noticeable absence of a familiar voice serenading the crowd with his introduction.

Naturally, the ovation for the Yankees captain was raucous, actually starting during the top of the first inning, despite Jeter not playing the field this afternoon. Bronx fans included Jeter in the their roll call ritual even though he was penciled in as ...

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