Yankees Dominate Marlins in Home Opener

New York's pitching shuts down Miami's hot bats in 5-1 victory

Apr. 3, 2026 at 12:18pm

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The New York Yankees defeated the Miami Marlins 5-1 in their home opener at Yankee Stadium. Starter Will Warren pitched a gem for the Yankees, allowing just one run over 6 innings, while the Yankees' offense provided timely hitting to back him up. The win improves the Yankees' record to 6-1 on the young season, while the Marlins drop to 5-2.

Why it matters

The Yankees' dominant pitching performance and offensive production in the home opener showcase their potential as a top contender in the American League this season. Meanwhile, the loss for the Marlins ends their surprising 5-game winning streak to start the year, though they remain one of the early surprises in the National League.

The details

Will Warren was outstanding on the mound for the Yankees, striking out 7 batters and allowing just 4 hits and 1 run over 6 innings of work. The Yankees' offense was led by home runs from Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, while Liam Hicks added a pair of RBI singles. For the Marlins, starter Eury Perez struggled, allowing 4 runs on 7 hits in 5 innings pitched.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 3, 2026 at 1:35PM EST.
  • The Yankees improved to 6-1 on the season with the win.
  • The Marlins dropped to 5-2 with the loss, ending their 5-game winning streak to start the year.

The players

Will Warren

The Yankees' starting pitcher, who allowed just 1 run over 6 strong innings to earn the win.

Aaron Judge

The Yankees' star outfielder, who hit a home run in the game to contribute to the offensive outburst.

Giancarlo Stanton

The Yankees' slugging designated hitter, who also hit a home run to power the Yankees' offense.

Eury Perez

The Marlins' starting pitcher, who struggled, allowing 4 runs over 5 innings in the loss.

Liam Hicks

The Marlins' hot-hitting outfielder, who drove in a pair of runs in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“Our pitching has really set the tone for us so far this season. Will did a great job keeping their hitters off balance today.”

— Aaron Judge, Yankees Outfielder

“We ran into a really good pitcher today. Hats off to the Yankees, they played a great game. We'll look to bounce back tomorrow.”

— Liam Hicks, Marlins Outfielder

What’s next

The two teams will meet again on Saturday afternoon for the second game of their three-game series at Yankee Stadium.

The takeaway

The Yankees' dominant pitching performance and timely hitting in the home opener showcased why they are considered one of the top teams in the American League this season. Meanwhile, the Marlins' loss ended their surprising 5-game winning streak to start the year, but they have proven to be a scrappy team that will continue to challenge the top contenders in the National League.