The Yankees showcased plenty of drama on Opening Day in the Bronx, walking things off in an 11-inning classic against the archrival Red Sox. The hero of the day turned out to be Josh Donaldson, making his team debut at third base, but to get there the team needed some support from the middle of their lineup and the ever-stalwart bullpen.
The game began with some fireworks, mainly centered on the first inning. Gerrit Cole took the ball as the Opening Day starter with around 70-80 pitches in his arsenal thanks to the shortened spring, and he used a good amount of them right off the bat.