For all the glory that the Yankees’ 1998 season generated, many forget its inauspicious start. They dropped the first three games of the campaign, the offense appearing to have left their collective bats behind in Tampa, managing just six runs in those contests. Apparently, Jorge Posada had had enough, his three-hit night propelling the Yankees to their first victory of the year to split a quick-fire series at the Coliseum.
April 5: Yankees 9, Athletics 7 (box score)
Record: 1-3, .250 (3 GB)
Frequent swingman Ramiro Mendoza got the start for New York against Mike Oquist, and neither starter (nor bullpen for that matter) looked sharp.