{"id":236918,"date":"2026-03-26T03:17:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T03:17:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/236918\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T03:17:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T03:17:08","slug":"mlb-opening-night-yankees-thump-giants-behind-max-frieds-gem-for-5th-straight-season-opening-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/236918\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB Opening Night: Yankees thump Giants behind Max Fried&#8217;s gem for 5th straight season-opening win"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 2026 MLB season has officially begun, and the New York Yankees are 1-0.<\/p>\n<p>The Yankees opened the season with <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb\/new-york-yankees-san-francisco-giants-460325126\/\" data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:a 7-0 win over the San Francisco Giants;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;a 7-0 win over the San Francisco Giants&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">a 7-0 win over the San Francisco Giants<\/a>, taking a lead early and coasting from there behind 6 1\/3 shutout innings from starting pitcher Max Fried. It is New York\u2019s fifth straight Opening Day win.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Facing Giants ace Logan Webb, the Yankees pounced in the second inning with six straight hits to take a 6-0 lead. Trent Grisham, playing his first game since returning to the team on a signed qualifying offer last winter, capped the rally off with a triple.<\/p>\n<p>Two more runs followed in the fifth inning, enough to raise Webb\u2019s ERA to 10.80. His seven earned runs were more than any start he had in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Every member of the Yankees\u2019 lineup finished a game with a hit, save for one. Reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge went 0-for-5 with four strikeouts, <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ChrisKirschner\/status\/2036986580666376678\" data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:the first time since 2024;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;the first time since 2024&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">the first time since 2024<\/a> he\u2019s posted that many strikeouts in a game.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Yankees shortstop Jos\u00e9 Caballero also <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb\/breaking-news\/article\/yankees-ss-jose-caballero-makes-mlb-history-with-first-ever-abs-challenge-which-he-loses-012603956.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:became a part of history when he became the first player to challenge a pitch under MLB\u2019s new ABS system in the fourth inning;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;became a part of history when he became the first player to challenge a pitch under MLB\u2019s new ABS system in the fourth inning&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">became a part of history when he became the first player to challenge a pitch under MLB\u2019s new ABS system in the fourth inning<\/a>. He challenged the strike call on the first pitch of the fourth inning and lost.<\/p>\n<p>Follow along with the action as the Yankees take on the Giants on Opening Night.<\/p>\n<p>Live39 updates<\/p>\n<p>Wed, March 25, 2026 at 5:05 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Wed, March 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Wed, March 25, 2026 at 7:55 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>The Giants cannot score a run, as it turns out.<\/p>\n<p>The Yankees deliver a resounding Opening Night win behind 6 1\/3 dominant innings from Fried and a well-rounded offensive effort.<\/p>\n<p>These two teams will play again on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Wed, March 25, 2026 at 7:53 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Adames reaches on a fielding error to lead off the bottom of the frame.<\/p>\n<p>He goes to second on a wild pitch and to third on a groundout. Can the Giants score a run?<\/p>\n<p>Wed, March 25, 2026 at 7:46 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Yankees go down without making any noise, and it\u2019s on to the Giants\u2019 last three chances in this game.<\/p>\n<p>Wed, March 25, 2026 at 7:41 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Judge grounds out to begin the 9th. Rough night at the office for him, though at least he didn\u2019t strike out 5 times.<\/p>\n<p>Wed, March 25, 2026 at 7:40 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Devers flies out, and the Giants\u2019 are still scoreless through 8. On to the 9th!<\/p>\n<p>Wed, March 25, 2026 at 7:38 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>With Max Fried finally out of the game, the Giants have gotten some action on the basepaths in the 8th. Luis Arraez singled for the team\u2019s third hit of the game, and Matt Chapman drew a walk.<\/p>\n<p>Wed, March 25, 2026 at 7:33 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Yankees go down 1-2-3 in the 8th. Giants have 6 more outs to avoid a shutout in their home opener.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Jack Baer\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dims.jpeg\"\/>Wed, March 25, 2026 at 7:25 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Jack Baer<\/p>\n<p>Jake Bird quickly finishes off the seventh inning, and it\u2019s still all Yankees. To the eighth we go.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Jack Baer\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dims.jpeg\"\/>Wed, March 25, 2026 at 7:20 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Jack Baer<\/p>\n<p>Cody Bellinger lines out and that will do it for Max Fried at 86 pitches. His full line: 6 1\/3 innings, 2 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, 4 strikeouts.<\/p>\n<p>In comes Jake Bird for the Yankees.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Jack Baer\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dims.jpeg\"\/>Wed, March 25, 2026 at 7:18 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Jack Baer<\/p>\n<p>JT Brubaker keeps the top of the seventh scoreless with a double play from Jos\u00e9 Caballero. Max Fried is back out there for a seventh inning against a Giants lineup he\u2019s dominated so far.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Jack Baer\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dims.jpeg\"\/>Wed, March 25, 2026 at 7:03 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Jack Baer<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Jack Baer\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dims.jpeg\"\/>Wed, March 25, 2026 at 7:02 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Jack Baer<\/p>\n<p>Keaton Winn relieves the struggling Logan Webb and works around a leadoff walk. In the process, he ensured that Aaron Judge has officially started the 2026 MLB season with a golden sombrero.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Jack Baer\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dims.jpeg\"\/>Wed, March 25, 2026 at 6:52 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Jack Baer<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Max Fried is still cruising. Another 1-2-3 inning in the fifth while holding a seven-run lead.<\/p>\n<p>Wed, March 25, 2026 at 6:47 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Webb has a 10.80 ERA after 5 innings to begin the 2026 season. He has thrown 86 pitches, recorded 7 strikeouts and allowed 6 earned runs.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Jack Baer\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dims.jpeg\"\/>Wed, March 25, 2026 at 6:44 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Jack Baer<\/p>\n<p>The top of the 5th is not going any better for Logan Webb. Three straight singles followed by a forceout with a throwing error have made it 7-0 New York.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Jack Baer\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dims.jpeg\"\/>Wed, March 25, 2026 at 6:39 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Jack Baer<\/p>\n<p>Netflix\u2019s scorebug has been drawing a mixed reaction online.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Jack Baer\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dims.jpeg\"\/>Wed, March 25, 2026 at 6:36 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Jack Baer<\/p>\n<p>Max Fried has struck out four, walked one and allowed only two hits in four shutout innings so far. He\u2019s at 64 pitches.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Jack Baer\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dims.jpeg\"\/>Wed, March 25, 2026 at 6:30 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Jack Baer<\/p>\n<p>Logan Webb got in some more trouble on a Ryan McMahon walk and Austin Wells single, but he escapes by striking out Aaron Judge for the third time tonight. 71 pitches through four innings for him, and that was also the 1,000th strikeout of his career.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Jack Baer\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dims.jpeg\"\/>Wed, March 25, 2026 at 6:29 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Jack Baer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The 2026 MLB season has officially begun, and the New York Yankees are 1-0. 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