Marcus Stroman dazzles in home opener but Yankees bats go silent in loss to Blue Jays

A swinging strikeout of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the Blue Jays' biggest bat, had just finished off a scoreless fifth inning for Stroman, a native of Medford, N.Y., who days earlier described starting the Yankees' home opener as a 'dream come true.'

Stroman excelled in pressure situations, including stranding four Blue Jays and inducing key outs throughout the game, earning an ovation from a sold-out Yankee Stadium crowd.

"To grow up in New York watching the Yankees and to be able to pitch a home opener in my career, I'm just very thankful and, honestly, grateful," Stroman said, expressing his heartfelt connection to the moment.

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