Matt Carpenter makes Yankees history after two more homers vs Cubs

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Matt Carpenter has been a key addition for the New York Yankees this season, and he came through again Sunday with a big performance against the Chicago Cubs in a 18-4 victory.

Carpenter was 3-for-4 with two home runs and seven RBIs and made history in the process, becoming the first Yankees player to hit six home runs in his first 10 games and the second major leaguer to have six homers in his first seven hits since Trevor Story did it for the Colorado Rockies in 2016.

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New York Yankees' Matt Carpenter, left, celebrates with Anthony Rizzo (48) after they defeated the Chicago Cubs in a baseball game, Sunday, June 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

"I’ve played the game long enough to know what it feels like and looks like when I’m right," Carpenter said, via MLB.com. "This is certainly that. I can have competitive at-bats every time I get in there. It got away from me the last few years, but I was able to put in a lot of good work. A lot of people helped me get it back."

New York signed the three-time All-Star on May 26 after he was released by the Texas Rangers. He made his first appearance with the Yankees the same day and was 0-for-2 with two runs scored.

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New York Yankees' Matt Carpenter, right, celebrates with teammates after they defeated the Chicago Cubs in a baseball game, Sunday, June 12, 2022, in New York.  (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Yankees manager Aaron Boone called Carpenter’s tear "impressive."

"Six homers now, and I think he’s hit probably three balls to the wall for outs. It’s just been a