Yankees earn first 5-game winning streak to start season since...
Source: Daily Mail Online
PHOENIX (AP) - Luis Gil had a successful outing in his return from Tommy John surgery and the New York Yankees started the season on a five-game winning streak for the first time in 32 years, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-2 on Monday night.
Anthony Volpe had his first career four-hit game - including two doubles - and an RBI. The Yankees also started the year with five wins in five games in 1933, 1988 and 1992. The 1927 Yankees started 6-0, but also had a tie in their third game.
Gil made his first MLB appearance since May 12, 2022, firing an impressive fastball that touched 100 miles per hour.
The 25-year-old was a surprise addition to the Yankees´ rotation, but manager Aaron Boone said the righty "kicked the door in" with standout performances during spring training. He rewarded that confidence on Monday, giving up one hit through 4 2/3 innings while walking three and striking out six.
The Yankees jumped ahead 2-0 in the second on an RBI single by Oswaldo Cabrera and an RBI double from Gleyber Torres.
New York pushed the advantage to 5-0 in the third, taking advantage of two walks and two D-backs errors. Volpe drove in the first run with an RBI single and Austin Wells brought home the second on a sacrifice fly.
New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil reacts after being taken out in the fifth inning during a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
The third run of the inning was scored by Volpe, who came around from first on the same sacrifice fly.
D-backs left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. made an errant throw to home, which allowed Volpe to dash for third and then pitcher Ryne Nelson, who was backing up home plate, made a poor throw to third that bounced into the outfield, allowing Volpe to score. Gurriel and Nelson both received errors on the play.
That was the end of the night for Nelson (0-1), who surrendered five runs, including four earned, over 2 2/3 innings. He gave up five hits, walked four and struck out two.
Luke Weaver (1-0) got the win, giving up one run over 2 1/3 innings of relief. Victor González earned his first save with a scoreless ninth.
Arizona's Ketel Marte had one of the team's four hits and two RBIs, both on sacrifice flies.
The Yankees opened the season with a four-game sweep over the Houston Astros. All five of their wins have come on the road.
MAKING MOVES
The Yankees put RHP Jake Cousins on the active roster after acquiring him on Sunday in a trade with the White Sox. To make room on the roster, New York designated left-hander Tanner Tully for assignment.
The D-backs placed OF Alek Thomas on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring. The injury happened during Sunday's game. Arizona called up OF Jorge Barrosa to take Thomas' place.
The D-backs send RHP Zac Gallen (1-0, 1.80 ERA) to the mound on Tuesday night while the Yankees counter with LHP Nestor Cortes (0-0, 7.20).
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo loses hit helmet hitting against the New York Yankees in the seventh inning during a baseball game, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
New York Yankees' Anthony Volpe dives into third base safely under the misplayed catch by Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo in the third inning during a baseball game, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
New York Yankees' Anthony Volpe celebrates with Gleyber Torres after scoring a run against the Arizona Diamondbacks on a ball hit by Oswaldo Cabrera in the second inning during a baseball game, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez makes the catch for an out while avoiding catcher Gabriel Moreno on a ball hit by New York Yankees' Alex Verdugo in the first inning during a baseball game, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Ryne Nelson throws against the New York Yankees in the first inning during a baseball game, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
New York Yankees' Oswaldo Cabrera hits an RBI single against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning during a baseball game, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
New York Yankees' Gleyber Torres reacts after hitting an RBI double against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second inning during a baseball game, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)