The New York Yankees etched their name in the annals of Major League Baseball history on a remarkable Tuesday night, becoming the first team to open a game with three consecutive home runs more than once in a single season. This historic achievement unfolded during their game against the Baltimore Orioles, where the trio of Trent Grisham, Aaron Judge, and Ben Rice each launched a home run off pitcher Kyle Gibson in the first inning.

This feat was not an isolated incident for the Yankees; they had previously accomplished the same remarkable beginning just days prior on March 29 against the Milwaukee Brewers. In that game, it took only three pitches for Paul Goldschmidt, Cody Bellinger, and Aaron Judge to send the ball over the fence, showcasing the explosive power of their batting lineup.

In both games, New York not only delivered three home runs in the first inning but also managed to connect for a fourth homer in the inning, solidifying their unique record as the first team in MLB history to achieve this twice in one season. The power surge came at a time when the Yankees needed it most, as they were aiming for a decisive win after a series of inconsistent performances.

During the game, the Yankees wasted no time asserting their dominance. Grisham kicked off the home run parade, setting the tone for an offensive onslaught. Grish got it going for us and set the tone for us early on, Judge remarked after the Yankees' commanding 15-3 victory. When he goes up there and ... sends one to Eutaw Street, its pretty impressive and gets you going, he added, highlighting the early momentum generated by Grishams powerful swing.

It was a challenging night for 37-year-old Kyle Gibson, who had previously made 30 starts for the St. Louis Cardinals last season. After being signed by the Orioles to a one-year contract worth $5.25 million late in March, Gibson had been relegated to the minors until his recent call-up before this game. Unfortunately for him, the Yankees were relentless, and he was pulled from the mound with two outs in the fourth inning after surrendering a staggering nine runs on 11 hits.

He gave up four homers in the first inning. Thats kind of a telling sign, said Orioles manager Brandon Hyde, reflecting on Gibson's rough outing. At that point, Im just trying to figure out how were going to get through the game, he admitted, encapsulating the frustration of the Orioles' night.

Following Rices home run that put the Yankees up 3-0, Gibson managed to retire Goldschmidt on a grounder before Bellinger also homered, further compounding Baltimore's woes. The first inning concluded with Anthony Volpes RBI double, bringing the score to a staggering 5-0 before the dust had even settled.

Rice continued his impressive performance, hitting another home run in the second inning to extend the lead to 6-0. Austin Wells capped off the Yankees power display with another home run in the ninth, marking their sixth home run of the game. Notably, all six home runs were hit with no runners on base, demonstrating the sheer individual talent of the Yankees hitters. It just shows that weve got a lot of depth in the lineup, Rice commented, underscoring the teams batting strength.

However, the night wasnt without its setbacks for the Yankees, as Jazz Chisholm Jr. exited the game due to right flank discomfort after what appeared to be an injury sustained while batting. Chisholm, who has been struggling this season with a batting average of .181 and seven home runs, did manage to hit a double before leaving the field, advancing to third due to an error by Orioles right fielder Ramon Laureano. Despite his discomfort, Chisholm expressed optimism about his condition. Im really not as concerned as everybody else, he said. I tore my oblique before. I know its not torn or anything, he reassured fans and teammates alike.

This game serves as a testament to the Yankees offensive firepower and their pursuit of success in the ongoing season. With their historic achievement now firmly documented, fans and analysts alike will be eager to see how the team maintains this momentum in their upcoming games.

The Associated Press and ESPN Research contributed to this report.