Yankees Aim for Sweep, 3rd Straight Shutout vs Giants

New York's pitching staff has been dominant to start the season, setting a franchise record with back-to-back shutouts.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 1:22pm by Ben Kaplan

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The New York Yankees are looking to complete a series sweep and record their third consecutive shutout against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night. The Yankees have limited the Giants to just four hits over the first two games of the series, winning 7-0 and 3-0 respectively. Pitcher Will Warren will take the mound for the Yankees, hoping to continue the team's dominant pitching performance to start the season.

Why it matters

The Yankees' pitching success to open the season has been a pleasant surprise, overshadowing the team's high-powered offense that was expected to lead the way. A third straight shutout would put the Yankees in elite company, joining the 1963 St. Louis Cardinals and 2016 Los Angeles Dodgers as the only teams to accomplish the feat.

The details

The Yankees' pitchers have been lights out, limiting the Giants to just one hit in Friday's 3-0 win after a three-hit shutout in the season opener. Starter Will Warren, who made an adjustment to his delivery in the offseason, will look to continue the team's dominance on the mound. Meanwhile, the Giants' offense has struggled mightily, batting just .068 as a team through the first two games.

  • The Yankees set a franchise record by registering shutouts in their first two games to start the season.
  • The series finale between the Yankees and Giants is on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

The players

Will Warren

The 26-year-old right-hander for the New York Yankees, who posted a 9-8 record with a 4.44 ERA last season. He made an adjustment to his delivery in the offseason that has paid early dividends.

Tyler Mahle

The 31-year-old right-hander for the San Francisco Giants, who signed a one-year, $10 million contract in the offseason. He is coming off a strong but injury-shortened 2025 campaign with the Texas Rangers.

Giancarlo Stanton

The Yankees' slugger, who hit a solo home run in Friday's 3-0 win, his second straight multi-hit game to start the season.

Aaron Judge

The three-time American League MVP for the Yankees, who ended an 0-for-7 start to the season with a two-run homer in Friday's victory.

Tony Vitello

The new manager of the San Francisco Giants, who acknowledged the team's offensive struggles and said the players are 'fully capable' of turning things around.

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What they’re saying

“Obviously, he had a lot of growth last year and built on it this offseason. He moved over on the rubber for a little more deception. That's played well. It's given him more space in the zone for the sweeper, which I think has been a huge addition to the attack plan.”

— Matt Blake, Yankees Pitching Coach

“I'd kind of put it on me a little bit, I got all fire and brimstone a few days ago, and I I think some good words were shared, but I also think as of right now, it's a little emotional in there, and there's definitely a lot of try-hard. Regardless of what the root of it is, there's guys that are fully capable in there.”

— Tony Vitello, Giants Manager

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