OFFENSE EXPLODES FOR RECORD-SETTING 15-HR SERIES

A power surge helped the New York Yankees sweep their opening series with the Milwaukee Brewers. New York swatted four more homers in the 12-3 win, tying an AL/NL record with 15 dingers through three games. Some Yankees hitters have taken to using “torpedo” bats, which entered the Baseball lexicon this weekend and are being used by a growing list of players across MLB.