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Aaron Boone’s Yankees Take Game 1 in Boone Brothers’ MLB Coaching Matchup

The Yankees defeated the Rangers 5-2 in the series opener, marking the first time Aaron and Bret Boone faced off as manager and coach in two decades.

Overview

  • Aaron Boone, in his eighth season as Yankees manager, led his team to a 5-2 victory over Bret Boone’s Rangers in their first professional coaching matchup.
  • Bret Boone, recently hired as the Rangers’ hitting coach, is in his first MLB coaching role after joining the team on May 5 to address their offensive struggles.
  • The Boone brothers exchanged lineup cards and posed for photos with umpires before the game, highlighting the family’s three-generation MLB legacy.
  • The series marks the first time the siblings have been on opposing sides in professional baseball since 2005, when they were both players.
  • Both brothers reflected on their childhood rivalry, playful banter, and mutual respect, with Aaron crediting Bret for shaping his athletic development.