The Yankees have started the season well. They beat the San Francisco Giants by shutting them out in the first two games. This was the first time that the Giants were shut out in the first two games of the season. They have been playing baseball since 1878.
It is easy to overlook the Yankees’ starting pitcher tonight, Will Warren. With Max Fried and Cam Schlittler dominating the San Francisco Giants in the last two games, and with Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon, and Clarke Schidt looming. However, it would not be wise to overlook Warren. He had a great spring, and many baseball people think he is going to have a breakout season this year. Do you think he will break out?
Yankees and Giants Scoring Summary
Feb 24, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee (51) watches on from the dugout before the start of a spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images
Tonight’s game was interesting. New York had shut out the Giants in consecutive games to start the season. That is the first time the Giants have been shut out in consecutive games to start a season. Warren labored in the first inning. It was possible that the Yankees would not get a shutout today. Here is a scoring summary of this game, as the Yankees went for a sweep.
In the third inning, Ben Rice doubled, and both Trent Grisham and Cody Bellinger scored. The Yankees led 2-0. Then, in the bottom of the third, the Giants scored a run. Matt Chapman hit a single, and Jung Hoo Lee scored. That was the Giants‘ first run scored of the season.
In the fifth inning, Aaron Judge hit a home run, and it was 3-1 Yankees. He has two hits so far this season, both home runs.
Player Of the Game
The player of this game was Bellinger. He was 2-for-3 with a walk. One of his hits was a triple. He also scored a run. Honorable mention for the Yankees is their bullpen. The collective has yet to allow a run. If that keeps up, the Yankees are going to be very good. For the Giants, their starting pitcher in this game, Tyler Mahle, did well, allowing two runs in four innings pitched.
Turning Point
The turning point of this game was the Judge home run in the fifth inning. That home run made it 3-1 Yankees. It seemed like maybe the Giants would be able to come back when they made it 2-1. Given the Giants are having trouble scoring, scoring four runs seemed like a tall order. The Yankees’ bullpen is throwing very well, so it would be difficult for the Giants to score any runs in the later part of the game.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Yankees beat the Giants 3-1. They swept them in the first series of the year. The player of the game was Bellinger, who had two hits and a walk in this game. He went gluten-free in the offseason. The early returns suggest that was the right move.
The turning point of this game was the Judge home run in the fifth inning. That was his second home run of the season, and it made this game 3-1. Given how much trouble the Giants are having scoring runs, and given how well the Yankees bullpen has pitched so far, the Giants scoring four runs seemed far-fetched. Thy Yankees are off tomorrow, as they are traveling to Seattle. The Giants are off tomorrow as well. Then they head to San Diego to take on the Padres.
Parting Shots
The Yankees need to win games outside of the American League East. So, sweeping the Giants was very important. With the way they have started this season, it is hard to see how teams in the American League East are going to beat them.
