MILWAUKEE - The New York Yankees put on an offensive showcase on Saturday, overpowering the Milwaukee Brewers with a barrage of runs in a resounding 15-3 victory at American Family Field. Alex Verdugo’s three-run homer in the first inning set the tone, sparking a relentless assault that saw the Bronx Bombers collect 19 hits and launch four homers on the night.
Verdugo, slotted into the cleanup spot for the first time as a Yankee, wasted no time in justifying manager Aaron Boone’s decision.
In a high-scoring affair at American Family Field, the New York Yankees found themselves on the wrong end of a 7-6 scoreline against the Milwaukee Brewers after 11 grueling innings. Despite receiving offensive firepower from the likes of Juan Soto, Alex Verdugo, and Trent Grisham, the Yankees’ bullpen ultimately let them down in the late stages of the game.
The Yankees had their reliable closer, Clay Holmes, at their disposal for the ninth inning.
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitching staff had a night to forget as sloppy play and missed opportunities plagued them in a loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Despite the setback, the team’s focus remains on developing their young talents for the long haul.
Errors Prove Costly The Pirates’ pitching struggled mightily in the third inning, with Josh Fleming and Luis Ortiz unable to find their command. The Brewers capitalized on the wildness, scoring several runs to take a commanding lead that Pittsburgh could never recover from.
ST. LOUIS - In a tense battle between division rivals, it was William Contreras who delivered the decisive blow. The Milwaukee Brewers catcher slapped a two-out, go-ahead single in the 10th inning to drive in the automatic runner and propel his team to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.
Contreras’ clutch hit off Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley broke a 1-1 deadlock and allowed the Brewers to claim the opening game of the series at Busch Stadium.
