Tough Start for the Yankees
The Yankees began the game against the Diamondbacks with some challenges right out of the gate. Despite a promising lineup featuring powerhouses like Aaron Judge and Paul Goldschmidt, the first inning was tough. As soon as the Diamondbacks' Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a two-run bomb, we were on the back foot with a score of 0-2 early on.
Can't forget to mention that we went down silently in our half of the inning. Diamondbacks Extend Their Lead
In the second inning, the Diamondbacks extended their lead to 4-0. Ketel Marte was the culprit again, scoring Eugenio Suárez and himself. Things got a little bleak, but hey, there's always hope with our Yankees! Jazz Chisholm Jr. managed to get on base with a single, and Austin Wells followed up with a double. However, we couldn't capitalize and bring them home. Some frustrating strikeouts came in that inning, but our guys just needed a little more magic to break through.
️A Flicker of Hope
For much of the game, it seemed like luck wasn't on our side. We dealt with strikeout after strikeout, but we know this team has heart. The excitement of the night came in the bottom of the 9th with Anthony Volpe smacking a critical three-run homer to right field, making it 3-4. That certainly brought some adrenaline back into Yankee Stadium!
Though it wasn't quite enough to seal the comeback, it was a reminder of the team's resilience. We'll be back swinging, and the next one is ours for the taking! Let's go, Yankees! 
Scoreboard for Diamondbacks @ Yankees (April 2nd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 |