Yankees Make History with Three Consecutive Home Runs in First Inning

Yankees Make History with Three Consecutive Home Runs in First Inning

The New York Yankees made history during a remarkable first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium on Saturday. This unforgettable performance transformed the game into a thrilling spectacle for fans.

After Yankees’ starting pitcher Max Fried successfully set down the Brewers in a scoreless top of the first inning, the stage was set for the Yankees to showcase their batting prowess.

Historic Start to the Game

On the very first pitch thrown by Brewers’ starting pitcher Nestor Cortes, Paul Goldschmidt connected with a fastball that soared into the bullpen in left-center field. This moment marked Goldschmidt’s debut as a leadoff hitter in his 15-year career, and with one powerful swing, he handed the Yankees a 1-0 lead, celebrating his first home run with the team.

Following Goldschmidt’s electrifying hit, Cody Bellinger stepped up to the plate and crushed Cortes’ second pitch over the right-center field wall, extending the Yankees’ lead to 2-0. Amidst the roaring crowd barely settling into their seats, Aaron Judge stepped in and launched Cortes’ third pitch an astounding 468 feet over the left field wall, marking the scoreboard at 3-0.

A Historic Feat

This incredible achievement of three consecutive home runs on three consecutive pitches is a first in Yankees’ history. Additionally, it is noteworthy that no team has accomplished this feat since 2000, according to MLB Stats.

But the Yankees’ onslaught did not end there. Catcher Austin Wells smashed an opposite-field home run right over the left-field wall, contributing to a stunning 4-0 score in the first inning.

Record-Breaking Inning

This momentous occasion represented the first time in franchise history that the Yankees managed to hit four home runs within a single inning.

While Cortes managed to escape further disaster, the Brewers quickly answered back. They capitalized on defensive errors from the Yankees, scoring three runs in the top of the second inning to narrow the deficit to 4-3.

Yankees Respond with Power

The Yankees retaliated almost immediately in the bottom of the second inning, thanks to shortstop Anthony Volpe. He hammered a three-run homer, pushing the Yankees’ lead to 7-3 and marking yet another milestone. This was the first time in Yankees’ history that they recorded five home runs in the initial two innings of a game.

The offensive barrage showcased no signs of slowing down in the third inning. Judge struck again, hitting a grand slam for his second home run of the game, extending the score to 12-3.

As if that wasn’t enough excitement, Jazz Chisholm Jr. followed Judge’s impressive effort with a solo home run of his own.

Efficiency at the Plate

Throughout the first three innings, the Yankees’ batting lineup displayed remarkable efficiency. Out of the first 22 batters to step up to the plate, 16 successfully reached base, and an incredible seven of those players hit home runs.

As of this writing, the Yankees maintain a commanding lead over the Brewers, standing at 13-3 in the bottom of the fourth inning. This game has truly become a memorable chapter in Yankees history.

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