NEW YORK Randal Grichuk led off the 10th with an RBI double, and the Toronto Blue Jays took advantage of the second year of starting extra innings with a runner on second to beat the New York Yankees 3-2 Thursday in the major league opener. Fans returned to Yankee Stadium for the first time since 2019. Capacity was limited to 20% because of coronavirus protocols, and the attendance was announced as 10,850. Jordan Romano of Markham, Ont., (1-0) escaped trouble in the ninth with the help of third baseman Cavan Biggio. After pinch-runner Michael Tauchman stole two bases, he was thrown out at the plate by Biggio trying to score on a grounder by AL batting champion DJ LeMahieu. Romano then struck out Aaron Judge to strand two runners.
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Opening Day at Yankee Stadium with limited capacity due to COVID restrictions
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Yankees President Randy Levine previews the limited capacity reopening of Yankee Stadium on Thursday.
NEW YORK - Thursday is Opening Day at Yankee Stadium and 10,850 fans at the stadium will be allowed in to watch New York take on the Toronto Blue Jays.
Proof of a negative COVID-19 test or proof of vaccination along with a digital ticket will be required to enter the facility which will cap out at 20 percent capacity. Details regarding COVID restrictions at the stadium can be found on the Yankees website.
NEW YORK (AP) â Gerrit Coleâs dad will watch him pitch at Yankee Stadium in pinstripes for the first time, one of about 10,850 fans allowed in to watch New Yorkâs opener against the Toronto Blue Jays.
âI had trouble sleeping last night, so I probably anticipate going to be the same thing tonight,â Cole said Wednesday.
âThereâs just a lot of different emotions. Everybody is tired of spring training, ready for opening day. Most peopleâs families are in town, which is special. Thereâs a lot of hope. Thereâs a lot of excitement. Thereâs a lot of projections. Thereâs a lot of baseball out in front of you. And youâve prepared up to this point and thereâs nothing else. You just want the gates to open and you want it to start.â
NEW YORK - Randal Grichuk led off the 10th with an RBI double, and the Toronto Blue Jays took advantage of the second year of starting extra innings with a runner on second to beat the New York Yankees 3-2 Thursday in the major league opener.