Wild scenes as Yankees blast three straight home runs off ex-pitcher Nestor Cortes's first three pitches

In an extraordinary display of power hitting, the New York Yankees’ lineup, featuring Paul Goldschmidt, Cody Bellinger, and Aaron Judge, commenced their game with a barrage of three consecutive home runs. These powerful hits were launched off the initial three pitches thrown by Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Nestor Cortes.

Unprecedented Opening

Nestor Cortes, formerly a beloved Yankee, was traded to the Brewers during the offseason. His debut for Milwaukee at his former home stadium turned into an unforeseen nightmare as he faced an immediate and devastating offensive onslaught from his ex-teammates.

Historic First Inning

This remarkable feat marked a historic moment for the New York Yankees, representing the first instance in the team’s acclaimed history where they have smashed four home runs within the opening inning of a single game.

Home Run Sequence

Goldschmidt, surprisingly batting leadoff for the first time in his illustrious 15-year career, initiated the scoring spree by sending Cortes’s pitch deep into the Brewers’ bullpen.

Bellinger, a left-handed batter, followed suit, driving the subsequent pitch into the stadium bleachers. Then, Aaron Judge stepped up and cemented the astonishing back-to-back-to-back home run sequence with a colossal 468-foot hit.

Adding to Cortes’s Troubles

Adding further to Cortes’s tumultuous start, Austin Wells contributed his second home run of the season, also off Cortes, marking the fourth home run conceded in the first inning by the former Yankees pitcher.

Amidst the barrage, Brewers trainers briefly visited the mound to assess Cortes, ensuring he had not sustained any injury during the relentless hitting display, before quickly returning to the dugout.