Jordan Montgomery had four hours to think about the biggest start of his life. Snell struggled with his control for most of the game, with 57 of his 97 pitches going for strikes. Aaron Judge would hit a home run for the second consecutive game, depositing one deep into left field for a 2-0 lead. Sanchez, who launched 20 home runs in just 53 games last season en route to finishing second in American League Rookie of the Year voting, figures to be a potential franchise cornerstone for the Yankees, while Machado and Harper already have established themselves as two of the game's best players. "Prior to getting the call to head to the 'Big Apple", Montgomery previously made one start for the club's Advanced Single-A affiliate en route to allowing three hits and one unearned run across five innings of work. Montgomery tossed four flawless innings to close out a combined no-hitter with two other pitchers before making two starts. Justin Wilson (1-0) struck out one and walked one in the eighth and Francisco Rodriguez struck out two and allowed a hit in the ninth, earning his second save in three chances.
There's no place like home - at least that is what the New York Yankees are hoping.
Montgomery didn't even get the opportunity to start until March 23, but he had made four relief appearances and pitched to 3.48 ERA in those outings - the last four ideal innings to finish out a no-hitter on March 17. First baseman Logan Morrison homered for Tampa Bay's only run and is 9-for-27 with six RBIs in the early going. The first Yankees run came in the third inning off a Jacoby Ellsbury double.
GIANTS 4, DIAMONDBACKS 1: Giants catcher Buster Posey was doing well after being struck in the helmet by a 94 miles per hour fastball in the first inning and forced out of the game, a frightening moment in San Francisco's victory in its home opener.
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Benintendi remained in the game, which is more than can be said for Jackie Bradley who sprained his knee after stumbling while rounding first base like Chevy Chase imitating Gerald Ford.
"When the fans stand up, it's a good moment for me", Pineda said.
To clear a 40-man roster spot for Montgomery, the Yankees designated RHP Johnny Barbato for assignment. Greg Bird was not in the lineup for a third straight day, recovering from flu-like symptoms. Everybody includes Evan Longoria, who has two home runs and five RBI despite a 6-for-26 (.231) start. In 13 career starts against New York, Cobb is 6-3 with a 2.82 ERA.
Luis Severino had originally been slated to start on Wednesday, according to Adler, but his start will be pushed back a day.
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