Overview
- The San Francisco Giants defeated the New York Yankees 9-1 on April 11 in a rain-shortened game, with Jung Hoo Lee and LaMonte Wade Jr. delivering key hits in a five-run first inning.
- Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman was placed on the injured list following a disastrous start, where he allowed five runs and recorded just two outs before exiting with knee inflammation.
- The Yankees responded on April 12 with an 8-4 victory, as rookie Will Warren earned his first major league win and the offense broke out of its slump with a five-run fifth inning.
- Jung Hoo Lee continued his standout performance on April 13, hitting two home runs in a 5-4 Giants win, marking his first multi-homer game in Major League Baseball.
- Persistent weather challenges have disrupted the series, with cold and rainy conditions impacting play and strategy for both teams at Yankee Stadium.