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Yankees star Anthony Rizzo wears a Taylor Swift hoodie to their game on the same day The Tortured Poets Department was released… after previously using her track as his backing song.

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Anthony Rizzo wore a Taylor Swift hoodie as he arrived at Yankee Stadium on Friday.

Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” was released Friday and, unsurprisingly, it’s making a lot of noise, including in the sports world.

The 14-time Grammy winner’s latest album is making waves beyond her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, and the NFL.

Rizzo, the Yankees first baseman, supported Swift’s new album by wearing a black hoodie with a collage of the singer’s photos before his team hosted the Tampa Bay Rays.

After nine innings, the Bronx Bombers earned a 5-3 victory over their visitors.

Anthony Rizzo wore a Taylor Swift hoodie before the Yankees-Rays game on Friday

Several sports figures celebrated Swift's new album

Several sports figures celebrated Swift’s new album “The Tortured Poets Department”

Rizzo (No. 48) and the Bronx Bombers earn a 5-3 win over the Rays at Yankee Stadium

Rizzo (No. 48) and the Bronx Bombers earn a 5-3 win over the Rays at Yankee Stadium

Rizzo is no stranger to referencing Swift during game days. Last summer, Rizzo used Swift’s 2017 hit “Ready for It?” » as his walk-up before going 4-4 ​​with a home run in a win against the Royals. His performance put an end to a crisis that had been hanging over him for more than two months until then.

“Taylor Swift is definitely her summer,” Rizzo joked in July. “She helps the economy in every city she goes to.”

ESPN’s Pat McAfee was one of the sports figures celebrating Swift’s album. On Friday’s edition of The Pat McAfee Show, the host praised Swift and Kelce in light of the album’s release. TTPD also comes just over two months after Kelce won his third Super Bowl title.

“If you woke up this morning, you just listened to a brand new Taylor Swift album. Two albums,” McAfee said. ‘Surprise! I’m touring the world and filling every stadium on the planet.

ESPN's Pat McAfee praised Swift and Travis Kelce on his show in light of the release

ESPN’s Pat McAfee praised Swift and Travis Kelce on his show in light of the release

Rizzo went to Swift's 2017 hit

Rizzo went to Swift’s 2017 hit “Ready for This?” » and went 4-for-4 in a win over KC last July

“I’m in the middle of the most public relationship sports has had in a long, long time. Remember, she was changing the results of NFL games and she was also writing two albums. An absolute workaholic. Travis, we’re happy for you buddy.

McAfee’s ESPN colleague Stephen A. Smith also praised Swift on “He’s a superstar.”

Rizzo, in his fourth season in New York, was limited to 12 homers and 41 RBIs in 99 games last season.

Before Friday’s game, the three-time All-Star was hitting .240. The Yankees improved to 14-6 with the win and lead the American League East. Meanwhile, the Orioles and Blue Jays are second and third, respectively.

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