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The New York Yankees kicked off their 2024 season with a thrilling 8-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. A sold-out crowd at Yankee Stadium erupted as star outfielder Aaron Judge hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Fans are optimistic about the team’s prospects this year, with new talent added to the roster during the offseason. “This is exactly the kind of start we needed,” said Yankees manager Aaron Boone.