The New York Yankees delivered a historic performance on Saturday, breaking their franchise record for home runs in a single game with a remarkable nine home runs in a 20-9 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. The Yankees’ offensive onslaught began in the first inning with back-to-back-to-back home runs off Brewers starter Nestor Cortes, setting the tone for a record-setting day.
Reigning MVP Aaron Judge was the standout performer, hitting three of the team’s first eight home runs. His second homer was a grand slam in the third inning, while his third was a solo shot in the fourth. Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger also contributed to the first-inning home run barrage, each hitting their first home runs of the 2025 season. Other home runs were hit by Austin Wells, Anthony Volpe, Jazz Chisholm, and Oswald Peraza, showcasing the Yankees’ deep offensive talent.
Despite their offensive dominance, the Yankees faced significant defensive challenges, committing five errors in the first five innings. Starter Max Fried, making his Yankees debut after signing a $218 million free agent deal, lasted 4⅔ innings and was charged with six runs (two earned), though he was responsible for one of the errors.
MLB Record for Most Home Runs in a Game:
The MLB record for most home runs in a single game is held by the Toronto Blue Jays, who hit 10 home runs in 1987. The Yankees’ nine home runs tie them with the Cincinnati Reds, who achieved the same feat on September 4, 1999. Current Yankees manager Aaron Boone was part of that Reds team and hit one of the nine home runs that day.
Yankees Hit Back-to-Back-to-Back Home Runs:
The Yankees welcomed Nestor Cortes back to the Bronx with a powerful statement. Cortes, making his Brewers debut at Yankee Stadium after an offseason trade, gave up back-to-back-to-back home runs to Goldschmidt, Bellinger, and Judge on just three pitches in the first inning. Cortes eventually gave up a fourth home run to catcher Austin Wells before getting two outs.
Aaron Judge’s Grand Slam:
Judge followed his first-inning home run with a grand slam in the third inning and a solo shot in the fourth, both against Milwaukee reliever Connor Thomas. Thomas, a 26-year-old lefty, surrendered eight runs in two innings of work, while Cortes gave up eight runs in his two innings.
Aaron Judge’s Performance:
Aaron Judge finished the game 4-for-6 with three home runs, a double, and eight RBIs, scoring four runs and accumulating 14 total bases. His near-record-tying fourth homer in the sixth inning was just inches short, settling for an RBI double off the wall in right field.
Summary:
The New York Yankees set a new franchise record with nine home runs in a 20-9 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. Aaron Judge was the star, hitting three home runs, including a grand slam. The Yankees’ offense was unstoppable, with contributions from Paul Goldschmidt, Cody Bellinger, Austin Wells, Anthony Volpe, Jazz Chisholm, and Oswald Peraza. Despite defensive struggles and five errors, the Yankees’ powerful hitting carried them to a historic win.
