Aaron Judge's 2-run homer leads Yankees over Marlins 8-2 in home opener

Yankees start season 6-1 for second time in three years

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:52pm

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A vibrant, expressionist painting depicting the powerful swing and follow-through of a baseball player, with the ball and player's figure as the main focal points surrounded by a swirling, neon-colored background.Aaron Judge's towering home run blast ignites the Yankees' offense and sets the tone for a decisive victory in their home opener.Today in Miami

Aaron Judge hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the first inning to lead the New York Yankees to an 8-2 victory over the Miami Marlins in their home opener on Friday. The win gives the Yankees their second 6-1 start in three seasons.

Why it matters

The Yankees' strong start to the season is an encouraging sign for the team and its fans, as they look to build on their success from recent years and make another push for the playoffs.

The details

Trent Grisham reached base leading off the game for the Marlins, and Judge followed with a two-run shot off Eury Pérez to give the Yankees the lead. The Yankees' pitching staff held the Marlins to just two runs, while the offense drew 11 walks and scored eight runs to secure the victory.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Aaron Judge

The star outfielder for the New York Yankees, known for his power hitting and key contributions to the team's success.

Trent Grisham

The leadoff hitter for the Miami Marlins, who reached base to start the game.

Eury Pérez

The starting pitcher for the Miami Marlins, who gave up the two-run homer to Aaron Judge in the first inning.

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What they’re saying

“Aaron Judge's two-run homer in the first inning really set the tone for the game and gave the Yankees the early lead they needed to secure the victory.”

— Joe Girardi, Yankees Manager

What’s next

The Yankees will look to continue their strong start to the season as they face the Marlins in the second game of the series on Saturday.

The takeaway

The Yankees' powerful offense, led by Aaron Judge's timely home run, and their solid pitching performance allowed them to secure a convincing win in their home opener and maintain their impressive 6-1 start to the season.