The New York Yankees didn’t just beat the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday—they dismantled them, flattened them, and sent a message across the league while they were at it. What started as a baseball game turned into something more fitting for a Sunday at MetLife than a Saturday in the Bronx.
In a jaw-dropping 20–9 victory, the Yankees poured it on, turning a competitive series into a showcase of power, discipline, and dominance.
Judge Delivers an All-Time Performance
Aaron Judge reminded everyone why he wears the “C” on his chest—and why pitchers still flinch when they see his name in the lineup.
Judge put together a performance for the ages: four hits, three home runs, and eight RBIs over six at-bats. He was a few feet away from becoming the first Yankee in history to hit four homers in a game. The blast he just missed will probably keep him awake tonight—but the rest of the league is the one losing sleep.
Now slashing .500/.500/1.600 through two games, Judge is proving that when he’s healthy, there’s no more dangerous hitter in the sport. This was vintage Judge, the same MVP-caliber monster who can single-handedly take over games and carry the offense like a locomotive with no brakes.
Bellinger Stays Hot in the Middle of the Order
Not to be overshadowed, Cody Bellinger also had himself a day.
The Yankees’ new left-handed slugger picked up three hits and drove in four runs of his own, including a towering homer to right field. Bellinger continues to thrive early in the season, making it clear he’s not just a complementary piece—he’s a centerpiece.
With Judge and Bellinger in the heart of the order, the Yankees suddenly look like they’re wielding a two-headed monster.
A Power Explosion Like No Other
In total, the Yankees hit nine home runs on the day. Yes, nine.
They collected 16 hits overall, walked eight times, and struck out just five. It was a masterclass in patience, timing, and power—every at-bat was a battle, and the Brewers had no answers.
Usually, scoring nine runs gives you a comfortable cushion. Against most teams, that’s more than enough to walk off with a win. But against this Yankees lineup? It just meant Milwaukee was only halfway there.
An Offensive Statement With a Side of History
Saturday’s explosion wasn’t just exciting—it was historic.
Very few teams in modern baseball can drop 20 runs without blinking. And doing so against a team that scored nine of their own? That’s unheard of. This wasn’t a close win or even a lopsided one—this was a reminder that when the Yankees are clicking, they can bury teams under a mountain of offense.
They didn’t just win. They turned a baseball diamond into a launchpad.