Luis Garcia Jr. hits first postseason homer in first playoff start

Yankees strike first in Game 2 of Wild Card Series

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 50m1 min read

Smile if you hit your first career postseason homer in your first-ever playoff start 😁 What a moment for Luis Garcia Jr Via @SportsCenter on X

What happened: The homer put New York on the board first in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series. New York entered the night leading the series 1-0.

Why it matters: A second win advances New York from the best-of-three series. Early offense from Garcia Jr. adds depth beyond the top of the order in a short series.

By the numbers: 30 home runs in the regular season for his first 30-homer season. First career postseason homer came in his first playoff start.

What to watch: Game 2 decides whether New York advances or the series extends.

Sources

@SportsCenter 2026-10-01T01:59:28.138868+00:00

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