Well that was exciting, nerve-wracking, and unorthodox all wrapped up in one game. Given game two of the doubleheader is set to go within an hour, we’ll recap this win in a bullet point format.
- The highlight of the game for me was Ken Singleton’s return to the YES broadcast. One of the simpler pleasures in life is getting to listen to Ken regale us with stories that accentuate the human element of baseball. It’s great to have you back, Kenny!
- When Cedric Mullins led off the bottom of the first with a home run off Michael King, it was hard not to let the negative thoughts start to creep in, as it felt like this had the potential to be “one of those games.