SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Aaron Judge hit his second home run in two days as the New York Yankees defeated the San Francisco Giants 3-1 on Saturday, completing a three-game series sweep.
The Giants, under new manager Tony Vitello, struggled offensively, matching a franchise record by going 20 consecutive innings without scoring to start the season before finally breaking the drought in the third inning.
Game Highlights
Judge’s home run came in the fifth inning, a 383-foot drive that struck the roof of an ambulance parked near the foul pole. Ben Rice contributed significantly to the Yankees’ victory with a two-run double in the third inning against Giants’ starter Tyler Mahle, who made his debut with San Francisco.
Giants’ Offensive Struggles
The Giants finally scored when Matt Chapman hit an RBI single in the third, ending their scoreless streak. This 20-inning stretch marked the first time in baseball history that a team began a season without scoring in its first two games, as they had previously been shut out 7-0 and 3-0 by the Yankees.
Managerial Milestone
Yankees manager Aaron Boone celebrated his 700th career win during this game. Meanwhile, the Giants’ Vitello became only the ninth manager in MLB history to start his career with two consecutive shutouts.
Upcoming Matches
Following a day off, the Yankees will begin a series against the Seattle Mariners, with left-hander Ryan Weathers scheduled to pitch. The Giants have yet to announce their starter for their upcoming series against the San Diego Padres.