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Yankees Hit the Ground Running in Opener vs. Orioles

Judge's 33rd Homer Leads the Way

Aaron Judge wasted no time in reminding everyone why he's the reigning AL MVP. The Yankees slugger hit his 33rd homer of the season in the first inning off Orioles starter Dean Kremer, giving New York an early 1-0 lead.

Judge's homer was his first RBI in over a week, and it helped the Yankees get off to a strong start in the series opener.

Yankees Take Game 1

The Yankees went on to win the game 5-2, with Judge adding a single and a walk to his homer. Giancarlo Stanton also homered for New York, while Jameson Taillon pitched six strong innings to earn the win.

The win was the Yankees' fourth in a row, and it improved their record to 45-28 on the season. The Orioles, meanwhile, fell to 32-41.

Next Up: Judge vs. Rutschman

The Yankees and Orioles will face off again on Friday night in the second game of their series. Judge will be looking to continue his hot streak, while the Orioles will be hoping to get a better start from their pitching staff.

The game will be a matchup of two of the most exciting young players in baseball. Judge is the reigning AL MVP, while Rutschman is the Orioles' top prospect. It should be a great matchup between two of the best teams in the AL East.

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