Yankees' 'Torpedo' Bats Drive Record-Setting Start to MLB Season
- The Yankees set a franchise record by hitting nine home runs in one game, winning 20-9 against the Brewers.
- Aaron Judge contributed significantly with three home runs and eight RBIs during the game.
- The Yankees scored four runs and hit three consecutive home runs at the start, marking a first in their history.
- Starting pitcher Fried made his Yankees debut, allowing six runs and seven hits over 4 2/3 innings.
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Yankees catcher J.C. Escarra clearly thinks those barking about New York's new torpedo bats should pipe down ... telling TMZ Sports, "at the end of the day, you still have to swing the bat and hit the ball in the barrel." The Bronx Bombers, of…
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