The Yankees won the first two games of this three-game set against the Rockies, and came into Sunday in search of a sweep. James Paxton took the mound for New York, having recorded a quality start in each of his last three appearances. German Marquez started for Colorado, looking to rebound after allowing 11 runs in his pervious start.
Charlie Blackmon blasted a leadoff homer into the Yankees’ bullpen to get the scoring started early for the Rockies. James Paxton has now surrendered eight homers in the first inning this year, the most among American League pitchers.