The New York Yankees have etched their names into MLB history books, not once, but twice this season! On Tuesday night, they achieved the seemingly impossible: three consecutive home runs to open a game. This wasn’t just any feat; it’s a first in major league history, and even more remarkably, it marks the second time the Yankees have accomplished this incredible feat in the same season.
Trent Grisham, Aaron Judge, and Ben Rice each launched towering blasts off Baltimore Orioles pitcher Kyle Gibson in the first inning, sending shockwaves through the stadium and across the baseball world. The three homers came in rapid succession, needing only three pitches to leave the ballpark. To make the opening inning even more explosive, the Yankees added a fourth home run later on, giving them a staggering four home runs in the first inning alone. This remarkable display of power also marks the second time the Yankees have achieved four first-inning home runs in a single season.
The March 29th game against the Milwaukee Brewers witnessed a similar spectacular start, with Paul Goldschmidt, Cody Bellinger, and Aaron Judge each hitting a home run off the Brewers’ Nestor Cortez. Again, a fourth home run followed, completing a truly unforgettable first inning. This makes the Yankees the first team in MLB history to achieve four first-inning home runs twice in a single season.
For Gibson, who signed a one-year, $5.25 million contract with the Orioles after a 30-start season with the St. Louis Cardinals, the game was a rough return to the big leagues. His struggles in the first inning left the Orioles facing a steep 5-0 deficit. Rice added another home run to the Yankees’ tally in the second inning, extending their lead to 6-0.
While the Yankees were celebrating their record-breaking offensive power, there was some unfortunate news. Jazz Chisholm Jr. left the game in the first inning due to right flank discomfort. Despite the injury, Chisholm managed to hit a double before leaving the field.
The Yankees’ incredible achievement underscores their potent offensive lineup and serves as a testament to their remarkable power. This historic feat will undoubtedly be discussed and debated for years to come.
