Austin Wells became the first catcher to hit a leadoff homer on opening day, Anthony Volpe also went deep and the New York Yankees began their AL pennant defense with a 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.

On Thursday, Wells showed that his success batting first was no spring fling, as he took the third pitch he saw from Brewers righty Freddy Peralta over Yankee Stadium’s right field fence. The solo shot gave the Yankees instant offense in a 4-2, season-opening victory.