The Yankees take their home opener 5-1 on the backs of three home runs from the top and bottom of their lineup. The evening had a little extra meaning attached to it, as it was imbued from the start with the spirit of remembrance and gratitude. Suzyn Waldman started the night with a stirring rendition of the national anthem. This was followed by a video remembering the late Hank Steinbrenner, as well as a ceremony honoring the first responders and essential care workers of New York.
Boston first baseman Michael Chavis opened the scoring in the top of the third with a solo shot launched into the left field bleachers on an elevated 1-0 Montgomery cutter that stayed middle in.