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Judge's 2-Run Homer Leads Yankees to 2nd Straight Shutout Over Giants
New York wins 3-0 behind Aaron Judge's decisive blast in the sixth inning.
Mar. 28, 2026 at 12:37am by Ben Kaplan
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Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning to break a scoreless tie and lead the New York Yankees to a 3-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday. The win marked the Yankees' second straight shutout over the Giants to open the season.
Why it matters
The Yankees' dominant pitching and Judge's clutch hitting have put the Giants in an early hole, as San Francisco has now been shut out in consecutive games to start the 2026 season.
The details
Judge's homer came after he challenged and overturned a strike call earlier in the at-bat. Giancarlo Stanton followed with a solo shot to provide additional insurance for the Yankees. San Francisco managed just one hit on the night, continuing their offensive struggles.
- The game was played on Friday, March 28, 2026.
- Judge's game-winning homer came in the sixth inning.
The players
Aaron Judge
The two-time reigning American League MVP for the New York Yankees.
Giancarlo Stanton
The Yankees slugger who hit a solo home run after Judge's blast.
Cam Schlittler
The Yankees right-hander who earned the win with a strong pitching performance.
David Bednar
The Yankees closer who recorded the save.
Robbie Ray
The Giants starting pitcher who took the loss.
What they’re saying
“We must continue to find ways to generate offense, but the Yankees' pitching has been outstanding so far this series.”
— Gabe Kapler, Giants Manager
What’s next
The two teams will meet again on Saturday, with the Yankees sending RHP Will Warren to the mound against Giants RHP Tyler Mahle.
The takeaway
The Yankees' dominant pitching and timely hitting from their star players have put the Giants in an early hole to start the 2026 season. San Francisco will need to find a way to spark their offense if they hope to avoid being swept in the series.
