The New York Yankees opened Saturday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers with an unprecedented display of power, becoming the first team in Major League Baseball history to hit home runs on each of the first three pitches of a game. Just moments into the match, former Yankee Nestor Cortes found himself in a daunting situation as he faced off against his past team at Yankee Stadium.
Cortes, who was recently traded to the Brewers, received a warm welcome from Yankees fans but quickly endured a challenging outing. He surrendered a lead-off home run to Paul Goldschmidt—the first pitch he threw. His misfortunes continued as Cody Bellinger and Aaron Judge also took him deep on the next two pitches.
This set an explosive tone for the inning, culminating in four home runs while Cortes recorded multiple walks. By the end of the first inning, the Yankees had established a solid 4-0 lead.
In the second inning, the Brewers managed to score three runs, narrowing the gap to 4-3. However, the Yankees responded swiftly, with Anthony Volpe hitting a three-run homer to stretch the lead to 7-3, ultimately leading to the early exit of Cortes.
Cortes pitched two innings, allowing eight earned runs on six hits—including five homers—and bookending his day with five walks. Relief pitcher Connor Thomas did not fare any better, allowing another eight runs and three further home runs in his two innings of work.
Throughout the game, Aaron Judge stood out, collecting three home runs, including a towering grand slam. His performance contributed to a franchise-record 20 runs for the Yankees, capping off an extraordinary display of hitting power. The team finished with an astounding nine home runs total, leaving spectators in awe.
Fans and social media took note of the Yankees’ impressive display, with remarks highlighting the game’s thrilling pace that resembled a football score. As the Yankees continue their season, they will look to build on this explosive performance and maintain their momentum.
