The Yankees torpedoed the Brewers with four additional home runs, sealing a remarkable 12-3 victory that completed their three-game series sweep.
Just a day after his outstanding performance, where he hit three home runs and racked up eight RBIs, Aaron Judge struck again. He launched a two-run homer off Aaron Civale (0-1) in the first inning, sending an 89 mph fastball soaring into the lower left field seats.
Following a record-breaking 58 home runs last season, Judge became the first Yankee to hit four homers in the opening three games of the season, finishing the series with an impressive 11 RBIs.
Despite the chilly 44-degree weather, Judge was intentionally walked in the third inning and drew walks in both the fifth and seventh innings.
The two-time MVP contributed to New York’s sixth run on a wild pitch that followed his second walk.
Jorge Chisholm capitalized on Judge’s intentional walk by homering, then went deep again after Judge’s third walk. Chisholm, wielding a torpedo-shaped bat, recorded multiple homers for the third time since being traded from the Marlins last July and for the sixth time in his career.
Ben Rice contributed a two-run homer, helping the Yankees achieve a 3-0 start for consecutive seasons for the first time since 1994 and 1995.
In his second career start at the leadoff position, Paul Goldschmidt showcased his skills with three hits, including an RBI single during New York’s five-run seventh inning.
Cody Bellinger added a sacrifice fly, while Austin Wells hit an RBI groundout for the Yankees.
Jake Bauers hit a two-run homer against Marcus Stroman in the fourth inning, while Sal Frelick drove in an RBI single for the Brewers, who are off to an 0-3 start for the first time since 2015. Notably, Bauers also pitched the eighth inning for the second consecutive day.
Stroman allowed three runs and five hits over 4 2/3 innings, with Tim Hill (1-0) securing the win after getting four outs.
Civale struggled, giving up five runs and four hits in just three innings.
Key moment
Hill’s pivotal strikeout of Christian Yelich on three pitches concluded the fifth inning, preserving a 5-3 lead for New York.
Key stat
The Yankees’ 36 runs in the first three games set a franchise record, while their 15 home runs tied the 2006 Detroit Tigers for the most in MLB history.
Up next
In their upcoming matchup, Yankees right-hander Will Warren will face off against Arizona ace Corbin Burnes on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Milwaukee right-hander Elvin Rodriguez is set to serve as an opener for Monday’s home opener against Kansas City.
