Yelich Stays Red-Hot as Brewers Beat Yankees 9-2

BRONX, N.Y. — Christian Yelich continued his scorching start to the season Saturday night, blasting two more home runs to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 9-2 win over the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the series at Yankee Stadium.

Yelich finished 3-for-5 with two homers, a double, three RBIs, and three runs scored, giving him three home runs through the first two games of the season. Rhys Hoskins added a homer of his own and drove in four runs as Milwaukee’s lineup overwhelmed Yankees pitching with 11 hits.

The Brewers broke open a scoreless game with two runs in the third inning before adding three more in the fifth against Yankees starter Carlos Rodón. Milwaukee continued to pile on late with two runs in both the seventh and ninth innings.

Brandon Woodruff earned the victory after delivering 6 2/3 solid innings, allowing two runs on five hits while striking out five. Rodón took the loss after surrendering five runs on seven hits across five innings.

Jasson Domínguez provided the lone bright spot offensively for New York, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs. The Yankees managed just five hits overall and committed two errors in the defeat.

Milwaukee improved to 2-0 on the young season, while the Yankees will look to avoid falling deeper behind as the series continues in the Bronx.

Bronx Bombers Fall Short on Opening Day as Brewers Rally Late for 7-6 Win

BRONX, N.Y. — Opening Day at Yankee Stadium had all the energy and drama fans could ask for, but the New York Yankees came up just short in a 7-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday afternoon.

The Yankees erased an early deficit with a four-run third inning and added two more in the fourth to take a 6-2 lead, highlighted by strong performances from several young stars. Anthony Volpe went 3-for-4 with a triple and two runs scored, while Jasson Domínguez collected two hits, two doubles, two RBIs, and two runs in an impressive season debut. Cody Bellinger and Jazz Chisholm Jr. also homered for New York.

Milwaukee chipped away throughout the game before taking control late. Rhys Hoskins delivered a key three-run homer, while Christian Yelich and Garrett Mitchell each added home runs of their own. The Brewers exploded for three runs in the eighth inning to reclaim the lead and silence the Bronx crowd.

Bryan Hudson earned the win for Milwaukee after tossing a scoreless inning in relief, allowing just one hit and striking out one. Fernando Cruz took the loss for New York.

Despite tallying 11 hits apiece, the Yankees were unable to hold their lead as Milwaukee capitalized on timely hitting and a late-game surge to spoil New York’s Opening Day celebration.

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