Yankees' pitching stellar in 4-2 Opening Day win over Brewers

Mar 27, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the third inning at Yankee Stadium. / Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesThe Yankees got home runs from Austin Wells and Anthony Volpe early and then survived a shaky outing by new closer Devin Williams in the ninth inning to hold on for a 4-2 Opening Day win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium on Thursday.

The Yankees are 7-1 in their last eight Opening Days.

Here are the takeaways...

-After excellent pitching got the Yankees into the ninth inning, Williams, facing the team that traded him to the Yankees during the offseason, got into a major jam as the Brewers…