Cleveland's 22-0 Thrashing of the Yankees | Cleveland Guardians News

Cleveland pulled off baseball’s most shocking upset in 2004, crushing the Yankees 22-0 at Yankee Stadium — the biggest shutout in AL history and the Yankees’ worst home loss ever. Nine runs in the first three innings set the tone, fueled by a historic offensive explosion: Omar Vizquel went 6-for-7, tying an AL record, while Travis Hafner, Coco Crisp, and others blasted home runs. Jake Westbrook pitched a gem, mowing down batters for seven shutout innings. The aftermath? Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, looking dejected in the owner’s box, as somber music played. Former Cleveland star Kenny Lofton watched from the outfield as his old team obliterated his new one — even getting hit by a Vizquel double. A day that proves baseball’s wild unpredictability and the moments that echo forever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/62403ae3ee8f78af