The New York Yankees only needed six pitches to set the MLB record for consecutive games with a home run as second baseman DJ LeMahieu's leadoff shot helped the Bronx Bombers set the mark at 28:
New York YankeesWe're out in uncharted waters now. https://t.co/IAS6niRYDN
LeMahieu, who kept the streak going on Sunday against the Houston Astros with a three-run homer, took a hanging breaking ball from Toronto Blue Jays southpaw Clayton Richard deep to give his team an early 1-0 lead.
Aaron Judge then provided the exclamation point with a solo home run of his own to double the Yankees' advantage:
YES NetworkCourt is in session!