Yankees Break Franchise Record with 20-Inning Scoreless Streak

The Yankees' pitching staff opened the 2026 season with a historic scoreless streak.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 10:43am

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The New York Yankees set a new franchise record by opening the 2026 MLB season with 20 consecutive scoreless innings, surpassing the previous mark of 18 innings set by the 1908 New York Highlanders. The streak was finally snapped in the third inning of Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants, but the Yankees still went on to win 3-1.

Why it matters

The Yankees' dominant pitching to start the season has set the tone for what could be a special year in the Bronx. With an improved pitching staff and healthy roster, the Yankees are poised to be one of the top contenders in the American League.

The details

The scoreless streak was a collaborative effort, with six different Yankees pitchers contributing. Max Fried, Jake Bird, Brett Headrick, Camilo Doval, Cam Schlittler, Fernando Cruz, Tim Hill, David Bednar, and Will Warren all had scoreless outings to begin the year. The streak was finally snapped in the third inning on Saturday when Matt Chapman singled to bring home Jung Hoo Lee, but the Yankees still went on to win 3-1.

  • The Yankees' scoreless streak began on Opening Day and lasted through the first three games of the season.
  • The streak was finally snapped in the bottom of the third inning on Saturday, March 29, 2026.

The players

New York Yankees

The professional baseball team based in the Bronx, New York, who play in the American League East division of Major League Baseball.

San Francisco Giants

The professional baseball team based in San Francisco, California, who play in the National League West division of Major League Baseball.

Matt Chapman

The San Francisco Giants third baseman who broke the Yankees' scoreless streak with an RBI single in the third inning on Saturday.

Jung Hoo Lee

The San Francisco Giants outfielder who scored the run that ended the Yankees' scoreless streak.

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What’s next

The Yankees will look to continue their strong start to the season as they face the Giants in the final game of their series on Sunday, March 30, 2026.

The takeaway

The Yankees' historic scoreless streak to open the 2026 season is a testament to their improved pitching staff and sets the stage for what could be a dominant year in the Bronx. With their deep rotation and bullpen, the Yankees have the potential to be one of the best teams in baseball this season.