New York Yankees outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. continued his mid-season power surge with a two-homer performance at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday night, lifting the club to a 6–2 advantage over the Seattle Mariners. The All-Star first drove a solo shot to straightaway center, then added a two-run blast later in the game, bringing his season tally to 17 long balls. Chisholm has now gone deep six times in his last 12 games, a stretch that began with his 12th homer on 27 June. He followed with round-trippers on 29 June, 1 July and 5 July before Wednesday’s multi-homer outburst, underscoring the 26-year-old’s role at the heart of the Yankees’ lineup. After the game Chisholm said he has not yet been approached to participate in next week’s Home Run Derby but is eager to take part if invited. His recent form, coupled with the league-leading pace he has set over the past fortnight, is expected to draw further attention as All-Star festivities approach.