NEW YORK – The New York Yankees made history on Saturday as they smashed four home runs in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers. The power surge began with leadoff batter Paul Goldschmidt launching a 413-foot homer over the Brewers’ bullpen, followed by Cody Bellinger and Aaron Judge hitting back-to-back shots into the bleachers.
Goldschmidt, typically not a leadoff hitter, showcased his strength with an impressive display of power against Nestor Cortes, who was making his debut with the Brewers after a trade from the Yankees. Bellinger’s blast over the bullpen marked another highlight of the incredible inning, with Judge capping it off with a colossal 468-foot drive into the right-field second deck.
The Yankees’ offensive onslaught stunned the Brewers and their pitching coach Chris Hook, who had to regroup after the relentless barrage of home runs. Despite the quick start, the Brewers were able to retire the next three batters, holding off the Yankees from adding to their historic inning.
It was a memorable moment for the Yankees, who had never before hit four home runs in the first inning in over a century of their existence. The incredible power display by Goldschmidt, Bellinger, Judge, and Wells set the tone for the game and put the Brewers on notice for the rest of the afternoon. Wells’ homer was the perfect exclamation point on a remarkable start to the game for the Yankees.
The fans at the stadium were treated to an electrifying start to the game, with the Yankees’ explosive offense on full display. The historic first inning will go down in the books as one of the most memorable moments in Yankees’ history, showcasing the team’s firepower and ability to strike early in games. The victory against the Brewers was an important statement for the Yankees as they continue their season with momentum on their side.