In a truly historic night at Yankee Stadium, the New York Yankees put on a dazzling display of power, shattering franchise records as they defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 20-9 on Saturday. In one of the most electrifying performances, the Yankees became the first team in MLB history to hit three home runs on the first three pitches they faced, launching an unprecedented offensive surge.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone couldn't contain his excitement, describing the game as "kind of a weird, crazy game." The action started with Brewers pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr. quickly finding himself in trouble, as Paul Goldschmidt, Cody Bellinger, and Aaron Judge each hit home runs off his opening pitches. Shortly thereafter, Austin Wells added to the barrage, marking the first time in Yankees history that the team hit four home runs in a single inning.

Following Goldschmidt, Bellinger, and Judge's explosive start, rookie Anthony Volpe contributed another home run in the second inning, while Judge delivered a grand slam in the third to elevate the score significantly. Jazz Chisholm Jr. continued the onslaught, bringing the total to seven homers. Judge's fourth-inning homer tied the Yankees' previous single-game record of eight home runs—achieved twice previously—before Oswald Peraza hit the ninth homer in the seventh inning, solidifying the record.

The Yankees now stand alongside the Toronto Blue Jays and the Chicago Cubs as the only teams in Major League Baseball history to hit nine homers in a single game, while the Blue Jays still hold the record for ten. “What a performance,” Boone said, as the fans erupted in cheers for the unforgettable game.

Despite the offensive fireworks, it wasn't all perfect for the Yankees. They committed five errors during the game—reminding them of their offseason promise to improve their defensive play—which raised concerns about their fielding discipline moving forward.

In a career milestone, Aaron Judge notched his third career three-homer game, joining legends Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, and Alex Rodriguez as the only Yankees to achieve this feat. Judge expressed pride in being mentioned alongside such iconic figures in Yankees history, emphasizing, “The story’s not done yet. Going to keep adding to those lists.”

The game featured some friendly competition as Judge and former teammates took to the field. Nicknamed a fan favorite, Cortes had a challenging return to Yankee Stadium, giving up seven runs before being pulled in the third inning, sparking heartfelt reactions from the crowd as they cheered his exit. After the game, Brewers manager Pat Murphy humorously labeled the encounter an “old-fashioned ass whooping,” reflecting on the painful reality of the blowout.

As the Yankees continue their season, they'll be looking to build on this explosive performance and address their defensive lapses, aiming for both a dominant offense and a relentless pursuit of the postseason. With a powerful lineup and determined leadership, the Bronx Bombers are ready to chase after a championship and make this season one for the history books!