Marcus Stroman's disastrous start for the Yankees against the San Francisco Giants set a troubling tone, as he allowed five runs without recording an out. The game commenced with Mike Yastremski hitting a double on Stroman's first pitch, quickly followed by a walk to Willy Adames. Jung Hoo Lee's three-run homer intensified the Yankees' struggles, leading to boos from the crowd as the Giants built a 3-0 lead instantly. LaMonte Wade Jr. added to the misery with a two-run single, culminating in an unceremonious outing for Stroman.

This season has been tumultuous for Stroman, who initially faced uncertainty regarding his role but managed to secure a spot in the rotation due to injuries to teammates. However, his performance has been underwhelming, with seven earned runs over his first two outings against the Brewers and Pirates. The Yankees will need a quick turnaround from Stroman if they hope to rebound from this early deficit.