Yankees History

April 11, 1928 at Shibe Park
Yankees 8, Athletics 3  (1-0)

Babe Ruth didn’t need the long ball as he scored three runs with a walk and a triple as the Yankees took their season opener over the Athletics.  Ty Cobb began his season with a pair of singles and two walks but it wasn’t nearly enough as the Yankees rolled over the Athletics.  Lou Gehrig had a nice game with two singles, a run and two RBIs.

Herb Pennock went the distance and he picked up the win.  He gave up three runs on seven hits and five walks with four strikeouts.