Feb 26, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17), second baseman Gleyber Torres (25), center fielder Aaron Judge (99) and starting lineup stands for the National Anthem against the Atlanta Braves at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Yankees took on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon, emerging victorious 9–1, courtesy of several home runs via the team’s prospects. To start things off at the top of the 1st inning, lead-off hitter Anthony Volpe smacked a solo HR, furthering his case to land on the 26-man roster on Opening Day.