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Yankees and Giants Power Through with Home Runs, Phillies Struggle Offensively

The Yankees and Giants showcased offensive surges and solid pitching performances, while the Phillies' inconsistency with runners in scoring position highlighted early-season struggles.

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Apr 15, 2025; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (42) and catcher Carlos Narvaez (75) celebrate after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. All Players wore #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day.. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
Apr 15, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Tommy Edman (25) celebrates a double to right field in the bottom of the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Yankees defeated the Royals 4-1, hitting four solo home runs, including key contributions from Jazz Chisholm Jr., Trent Grisham, Ben Rice, and Austin Wells.
  • Carlos Carrasco delivered his strongest outing of the season for the Yankees, allowing just one run over five innings, supported by four relievers who combined for a two-hitter.
  • The Giants routed the Phillies 10-4, with standout performances from Tyler Fitzgerald, who came a single short of the cycle, and Willy Adames, who broke out of a slump with a home run.
  • Taijuan Walker's early scoreless streak for the Phillies ended in a six-run second inning marked by defensive errors and a three-run homer by Fitzgerald.
  • The Phillies' offensive struggles persisted, going 1-for-11 with runners in scoring position and leaving eight runners on base in their loss to the Giants.