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Yankees make home run history with 3 consecutive blasts to begin game vs Orioles

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The New York Yankees made history by hitting three consecutive home runs to start a game for the second time in a season during their 15-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Trent Grisham, Aaron Judge, and Ben Rice each hit home runs off Orioles' starter Kyle Gibson, setting the tone early in the game. Cody Bellinger added another homer in the first inning, contributing to the Yankees' dominant offensive performance. Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon had a strong outing, carrying a perfect game into the sixth inning and ultimately allowing just two runs over more than six innings. This victory improved the Yankees' record to 18-12 as they prepared to face the Orioles again in their ongoing series.

Yankees make home run history with 3 consecutive blasts to begin game vs Orioles

The Yankees achieved a historic feat by starting a game with three consecutive home runs for the second time in a season, a first in MLB history, during their 15-3 win over the Orioles.

Trent Grisham, Aaron Judge, and Ben Rice each homered off Kyle Gibson in the first inning, putting the Yankees ahead 3-0 quickly, with Rice hitting another home run later in the game.

Cody Bellinger added to the offensive explosion by hitting a fourth home run in the first inning, marking a powerful start by the Yankees with four homers in five batters.

Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon delivered a strong performance, maintaining a perfect game into the sixth inning and finishing with two earned runs allowed over more than six innings.

Orioles' pitcher Kyle Gibson struggled in his first start of the season, allowing nine runs on 11 hits in 3 2/3 innings, as every Yankees starter recorded at least one hit.

The Yankees' historic achievement of opening a game with three consecutive home runs was first accomplished against the Milwaukee Brewers on March 29.

Following this victory, the Yankees held an 18-12 record, while the Orioles stood at 11-18, with the two teams set to play the final game of their three-game series.

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