Giancarlo Stanton smacked a two-run homer in his first Yankees at bat and clubbed another in last at bat of the day to help the Pinstripes take a 6-1 win in Toronto on Opening Day.
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger were each unanimously named Rookie of the Year in their respective leagues on Monday.
Masahiro Tanaka allowed just three hits while striking out eight over seven shutout innings to lead the Yankees to a 5-0 win, and a 3-2 series lead over the Astros in the ALCS.
The 'Baby Bombers' stunned the Houston Astros in Game 4 off the ALCS, leading the Yankees to a furious rally and 6-4 win to even the best-of-seven series at two apiece.
The New York Yankees take Game 4 of the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Indians. Final score 7-3. The series deciding Game 5 is Wednesday in Cleveland.