Early Scare Turns to Triumph
What a game at Yankee Stadium, folks! Starting with a rocky beginning when Riley Greene sent one deep right in the 1st, giving the Tigers an early lead. As a Yankees fan, that homer had me a bit worried, not gonna lie
. But our boys didn’t let that shake them.Yankees' Response in the 1st
The bottom of the 1st saw our patience at the plate pay off. After a couple of groundouts by Anthony Volpe and Juan Soto, Aaron Judge kept things alive with a classy single to right. Then, Giancarlo Stanton delivered what we needed, driving Judge in with a single to even out the score. Talk about clutch!
The Rizzo Show
But the best was yet to come. Fast forward to the 3rd inning after Volpe and Soto got things rolling, Judge doubled to bring Volpe home, edging us in front. Yet, the spotlight moment came when Anthony Rizzo launched one 411 feet right into the stands—a three-run homer that had us all jumping! That shot pumped our lead up to 5-1, giving us some comfortable breathing space.
Tigers Bite Back, But Not Enough
The Tigers didn’t roll over, though. They managed to scrape together a couple of runs in the 4th, thanks to a triple by Matt Vierling and a sac fly from Colt Keith. Nevertheless, our pitching held firm for the most part, with crucial strikeouts keeping the Tigers at bay.Locked Down to Victory
Our bullpen did their job, especially Holmes stepping in the 8th to shut things down with his signature style, ensuring that Tigers’ claws stayed retracted. Despite not tacking on any more runs after the 3rd, our defense and pitching ensured the 5-3 lead stuck, sealing a hard-fought victory over the Tigers.Summing It Up
A rollercoaster of a game with an early scare, a powerful response, and a middle-inning nail-biter section, but our Yankees showed resilience and firepower when it counted most. This win is a testament to the team's depth and ability to come through under pressure. Shoutout to Judge, Stanton, and of course, Rizzo for those key RBIs. Let’s carry this momentum forward! Go Yankees!
Scoreboard for Tigers @ Yankees (May 4th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |