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Mar 28, 2025, 2:32 AM

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Updated 368 days ago

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The Bronx is buzzing! The Bombers hosted the Milwaukee Brewers for their season opener.

Yankees catcher Austin Wells made MLB history, becoming the first catcher to hit a leadoff homerun.

The energy radiated from the stadium to the street, where fans dressed in pinstripes packed in all day.

"The whole city is coming together you're just happy it's a chill in the air that's indescribable, it's buzzing," said Alexa Pagano, from Westchester.

The 2024 season ended in disappointment for fans after the Bombers lost to the Dodger's Game 5 of the World Series. Fans told News 12 they are remaining optimistic this season.

"The Yankees are my girlfriend, they never break my heart, I love them," said Robert Morelli, who has not missed an opening day in 50 years.

The start of the baseball season is also the start of a new business year for many local businesses in the area. Bars along 161st Street were jam-packed with fans from the time they opened Thursday morning.

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Executive director of the 161 St. Bronx business improvement district Trey Jenkins