The Yankees his five home runs, including two by Neil Walker, to slug their way past the Rangers 7-3 in the series opener Thursday night at Yankee Stadium.
It’s the second time this season the Yankees have hit five homers against the Rangers in a game.
Rangers’ rookie right-hander Ariel Jurado allowed six rus on seven hits, including four of the homers in five innings. Aaron Hicks’ two-run homer in the first put New York on top. Miguel Andujar and Walker each homered in the fourth to make it a 5-1 game.