MLB Opening Day: Yankees at Astros
Scenes from Minute Maid Park in Houston as the Yankees open the season on the road against the Astros.
Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees watches batting practice before the Opening Day game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on March 28, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees takes batting practice before the Opening Day game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on March 28, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees takes batting practice before the Opening Day game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on March 28, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees takes batting practice before the Opening Day game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on March 28, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
New York Yankees helmets are seen in the dugout before the Opening Day game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on March 28, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros forces out Alex Verdugo #24 of the New York Yankees out at second and throws to first for a double play in the second inning on opening day at Minute Maid Park on March 28, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
Chas McCormick #20 of the Houston Astros celebrates after a two run single in the first inning against the New York Yankees on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park on March 28, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
Chas McCormick #20 of the Houston Astros hits a two run single in the first inning against the New York Yankees on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park on March 28, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
Jake Meyers #6 of the Houston Astros is congratulated by teammates after a solo home run in the second inning against the New York Yankees at Minute Maid Park on March 28, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes walks off the mound after giving up a solo home run to Houston Astros' Jake Meyers during the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Houston.
New York Yankees' Juan Soto hits an RBI single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Houston.
New York Yankees' Anthony Rizzo hits the ground after being hit by a pitch from Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Houston.
New York Yankees relief pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga fields a ground ball from Houston Astros pinch hitter Jon Singleton during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Houston.
New York Yankees' Oswaldo Cabrera, left, celebrates with Juan Soto after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Houston.
New York Yankees' Oswaldo Cabrera celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Houston.
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe throws out Houston Astros' Jose Abreu on a ground ball during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Houston.
Houston Astros' Mauricio Dubon is tagged out at the plate by New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
New York Yankees left fielder Alex Verdugo, left, center fielder Aaron Judge and right fielder Juan Soto (22) celebrate after an opening-day baseball game against the Houston Astros, Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Houston.
Gleyber Torres #25 and Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees celebrate a 5-4 win over the Houston Astros on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park on March 28, 2024 in Houston, Texas.