The Yankees made a statement on May 9, 2025, with a dominant 10–2 win over the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento. Not only did the Bronx Bombers cruise to victory, but they also packed the night with memorable moments—from a career-best start on the mound to a history-making power display in the batter’s box.
Will Warren Puts Together His Best Outing Yet
Will Warren was on his game in Sacramento, delivering what was easily the best start of his big-league career. He went 7.1 solid innings, allowing just one run on four hits, walking only one, and striking out seven. The win marked just his second of the season in eight starts, but it came with something even bigger—a major drop in his ERA. He came into the night with a bloated 5.65 ERA, but after his strong showing, it dropped a full point to 4.75. It was a big step forward for Warren, who showed better control, sharper stuff, and growing poise on the mound.
A career night for Warren 🔥 pic.twitter.com/UNoXH54dGp
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) May 10, 2025
An Offense That Didn’t Miss a Beat
From the first inning on, the Yankees offense was in full control. Paul Goldschmidt got things rolling in the top of third, launching a solo homer—his fourth of the season—to put New York on the board. That swing set the tone for what would become a relentless night at the plate. Every single batter in the lineup reached base at least once, a true team effort that kept the pressure on Oakland throughout the game. It was one of those rare nights where everything clicked—timely hitting, patience, and power all working in sync.
Leading the charge is Aaron Judge, who continues to put up MVP-caliber numbers. He’s now reached base in 36 of the team’s 38 games and is pacing the league in nearly every major offensive category. Judge holds the top spot in batting average, home runs, RBIs, on-base percentage, slugging, and OPS—his jaw-dropping 1.231 OPS far outpaces the next-best mark of 1.070, held by the Mets’ Pete Alonso.
Judge Plays Close to Home
This game held special meaning for Aaron Judge. Sutter Health Park, home to the A’s Triple-A team temporarily hosting MLB games, sits just about 55 miles from his hometown of Linden, California. It was the closest he’s ever played to home in a major league game, and local fans—many of whom have followed Judge since his high school days—were out in full force. His presence brought extra buzz to the ballpark, turning the game into a homecoming of sorts.
We Are Not the Same: He Is a Martian
And then there was Jasson Domínguez. The 22-year-old sensation didn’t just turn heads—he rewrote the record books. Domínguez became the youngest player in Yankees history to hit three home runs in a single game, surpassing none other than Joe DiMaggio. Fittingly, he did it just 61 miles from DiMaggio’s hometown of Martinez, California. But his night was more than just a historical footnote. It was his first multi-homer game, his first grand slam, and, perhaps most notably, the first time he’s ever gone deep from the right side of the plate in his major league career. Yes, he homered from both sides—channeling the legacy of fellow switch-hitting Yankee outfielder Bernie Williams, who accomplished that feat eight times during his own storied career.
A hat trick for @gonjass7 🥑👽🛸 pic.twitter.com/8nxO5tC56O
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) May 10, 2025
THAT’S THREE TO THE ORBIT 👽👽👽
— JP_YankeesGirl (@90syankskid) May 10, 2025
Looking Ahead: More to Come on the West Coast
Taking the ball in Game 2 is Carlos Rodón, who has been nothing short of dominant lately. Over his last two starts, Rodón has held hitters to a microscopic .071 slugging percentage with two strikes—the best mark in Major League Baseball during that span. The left-hander will square off against another southpaw with ties to the Yankees: former Yank JP Sears, now a fixture in the Athletics’ rotation.
The weekend will continue to carry a “homecoming” feel, as Game 3 will feature a matchup against longtime Yankee and fan favorite Luis Severino. Severino, now pitching for the A’s, will face the team with which he debuted back in 2015 and spent parts of eight seasons.
After wrapping up the series in Sacramento, the Yankees will stay out west for a three-game set in Seattle against the Mariners. They’ll finally return to New York on Thursday’s off day before opening their next homestand.
