In New York Yankees Home Opener star shortstop had a historic day setting the Yankees all-time record for RBI’s in a game 8. Last person who had 8 RBI’s in a Yankees game that would be Alex Rodriguez with 8 on April 26th 2005. Did went 4-4 with 2 home runs and 8 RBI’s and set the Yankees franchise record for most RBI’s in a home opener, helping the Yankees defeat the Tampa Rays 11-4.
Didi Gregorius's career day lifts the @Yankees past the Rays 11-4 for their first home victory of the year! pic.twitter.com/sBG4kF6ugi
— YES Network (@YESNetwork) April 3, 2018
Here’s his first home run of the game:
I don't think Didi gives a hell about your SS rankings, @MLBNetwork.
You keep sleeping on him. pic.twitter.com/cnlEEy2aox
— Evan Daniel (@itsevandaniel) April 3, 2018
Here’s his three run home run and epic bat flip.
Didi Gregorius ANOTHER three run HR with a spectacular bat flip pic.twitter.com/GlJXASqM7P
— Jesse Foster (@Jesse__Foster) April 3, 2018
Could this be the beginning of a historic season for the Yankees? Only time will tell.