Aaron Judge set the tone for the New York Yankees' home opener with a pregame text to teammates and a two-run home run in his first at-bat. The three-time AL MVP crushed a blast off Eury Perez in front of a sellout crowd of 48,788, sparking an 8-2 victory over the Miami Marlins.

Judge's leadership extended beyond his bat - he was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded later in the game but stayed in after checking his right forearm. The Yankees took an aggressive approach on the basepaths, stealing five bases and capitalizing on 11 Marlins walks. Will Warren pitched 5⅔ innings, allowing two solo home runs before the bullpen shut down Miami without a hit over the final 3⅓ innings.

The win extends the Yankees' impressive start to 6-1, matching their best record through seven games in recent seasons. With only eight runs allowed all season, New York's pitching staff has matched historic marks set by the 2002 San Francisco Giants and 1993 Atlanta Braves. Manager Aaron Boone praised the early success while noting the long season ahead.