Yankees ride five-run first to series-opening romp of Diamondbacks
A first-inning outburst and three-RBI night from George Lombard Jr. kickstarted the win.
On September 18, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona, the New York Yankees defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-2 in a series-opening game at Chase Field. The Yankees scored five runs in the first inning, giving them a significant cushion to withstand Gerrit Cole's struggles with home runs. Cole allowed a solo home run by George Lombard Jr. and four additional runs, including solo home runs by Ben Rice and George Lombard Jr., before settling down for six more innings.
Rodriguez, who had a high ERA early in the game, gave up two runs in the first inning but struck out Volpe to end it. The Yankees' disciplined approach and effective use of their secondaries proved crucial in defeating the Diamondbacks.
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