Yankees Set MLB Record With Eight Home Runs Against Rays

The New York Yankees have hit a historic milestone this season by becoming the first team in MLB history to open multiple games with three consecutive home runs, achieving this feat three times in the first inning. On Tuesday night at Steinbrenner Field, they hit back-to-back-to-back homers against the Tampa Bay Rays, including a 40th home run from Aaron Judge, who has been limited to DH due to a flexor injury. This power display followed a nearly two-hour weather delay and was part of a strong recent performance, with the Yankees winning six of their last eight games. The team's dominance at the plate was further highlighted by a total of eight home runs through six innings during the game, marking the fourth time in franchise history they hit eight or more homers in a regular-season game. The Yankees have benefited from playing at Steinbrenner Field, the Rays' temporary home due to hurricane damage at Tropicana Field, and the familiar setting helped ignite their offensive surge. Utility player Jose Caballero also contributed with a two-run homer in his return game against the Rays, adding to the Yankees' potent lineup.