Yankees secure best start to season in 32 years with fifth straight victory


The New York Yankees are off to their hottest begin in 32 years.

Following a four-game sweep of the Houston Astros, the Yankees adopted up with a 5-2 victory towards the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday evening. The Yankees moved to 5-0, setting off on their finest begin to a season since 1992.

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New York Yankees’ Anthony Volpe celebrates with Gleyber Torres after scoring a run towards the Arizona Diamondbacks on a ball hit by Oswaldo Cabrera, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photograph/Rick Scuteri)

New York additionally began the yr with 5 straight wins in 1933 and 1988. The 1927 Yankees began the yr 6-0 however had a tie of their third sport.

On Tuesday, Luis Gil made his first look for the Yankees since he underwent Tommy John surgical procedure early within the 2022 season. He struck out six batters and allowed one run on three hits in 4.2 innings.

“He got here out firing first batter of the sport,” Yankees catcher Austin Wells stated. “That was actually cool. We have been all tremendous pumped for him to be on the market.”

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Luis Gil vs Diamondbacks

New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil reacts after being taken out within the fifth inning through the Arizona Diamondbacks sport, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photograph/Rick Scuteri)

New York began out with a 2-0 lead within the second because of Oswaldo Cabrera and Gleyber Torres driving in runs. Wells and Anthony Volpe added extra within the third.

“That’s the factor, I really feel like in addition to we’ve accomplished thus far offensively, I additionally really feel like we’re not likely rolling but,” Yankees supervisor Aaron Boone stated. “However we’re placing collectively powerful at-bat after powerful at-bat after powerful at-bat.”

The Yankees should not the one group to start out the yr undefeated.

The Pittsburgh Pirates bought out to a surprising 5-0 begin. The Detroit Tigers are 4-0 and the Milwaukee Brewers are 3-0.

Gleyber Torres vs Diamondbacks

New York Yankees’ Gleyber Torres reacts after hitting an RBI double towards the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photograph/Rick Scuteri)

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Final season, the Tampa Bay Rays began with 13 consecutive wins.

The Related Press contributed to this report.

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