The New York Yankees suffered a historic loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, thanks to an extraordinary performance by pitcher Zac Gallen. Gallen’s 13 strikeouts and zero walks marked a first in MLB history against the Yankees. Despite a late comeback attempt, the Yankees were unable to overcome the Diamondbacks’ lead.
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On Wednesday night, the New York Yankees experienced a second consecutive defeat, falling 4-3 to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Yankee Stadium. The loss was particularly notable due to an extraordinary performance by Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen, who delivered a historic effort on the mound.
Gallen’s Historic Performance
Zac Gallen dominated the Yankees, pitching 6.2 shutout innings and allowing just three hits and no walks while striking out 13 batters. According to Katie Sharp of Stathead, Gallen became the first pitcher in MLB history to achieve 13 or more strikeouts, zero walks, and a win in a game against the Yankees.
“Zac Gallen is the first pitcher in MLB history with 13+ K, 0 BB and a Win in a game vs Yankees.”
— Katie Sharp (@SharpStats17) April 3, 2025
Gallen’s Season and Career
The 29-year-old Gallen, now 1-1 on the season with a 3.38 ERA, has had a stellar career thus far. With a lifetime record of 54-38 and a 3.29 ERA, Gallen has been a consistent performer for the Diamondbacks. He has spent parts of seven seasons with the team, though he also had a brief stint with the Miami Marlins in 2019 during his debut. Gallen has recorded double-digit wins in three consecutive years.
Yankees’ Effort
The Yankees received a solid effort from Carlos Rodon, who gave up four earned runs over 6.0 innings, walking four and striking out five. Rodon’s performance left him with a 1-1 record and a 3.97 ERA for the season.
A Late Comeback Falls Short
Trailing 4-0 in the bottom of the ninth, the Yankees attempted a late comeback, scoring three runs. However, their efforts ultimately fell short, securing the Diamondbacks’ victory.
Looking Ahead
The Yankees will look to avoid a sweep as the two teams conclude their series on Thursday night. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET, with Arizona’s Merrill Kelly facing off against New York’s Carlos Carrasco.
