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Yankees Set MLB Record with 25 Home Runs in First 8 Games

Aaron Judge ties Babe Ruth's home run milestone as Trent Grisham's multi-homer game powers Yankees' third straight win.

Baltimore Orioles left fielder Heston Kjerstad fields an RBI double hit by Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Apr 5, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (30) celebrates hitting a two run home run with outfielder Riley Greene (31) in the second inning against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images
Apr 4, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) celebrates with first baseman Pete Alonso (20) and shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Apr 5, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets designated hitter Jesse Winker (3) hits a two-run triple in the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The New York Yankees have hit a record-breaking 25 home runs in their first eight games of the 2025 MLB season, the most by any team in league history.
  • Aaron Judge's sixth home run of the season, hit during his 1,000th career game, ties Babe Ruth's total for home runs through the same number of games.
  • Trent Grisham hit two home runs in the Yankees' 10-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, including a three-run shot during a six-run fifth inning.
  • Despite struggles in the starting rotation, including Marcus Stroman's performance on Saturday, the Yankees' bullpen has been a stabilizing force, combining for five scoreless innings in the win.
  • The Pirates continue to struggle offensively, scoring only 27 runs through their first nine games, as they dropped to a 2-7 record.