The New York Yankees had a historic day in their win over the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday afternoon. They hit nine home runs, and three on the first three pitches of the game. However, their incredible display of hitting should not overshadow their performance on the mound.

When Max Fried signed an 8-year, $218 million contract with the Yankees over the winter, he knew the increased responsibility that would come with the richest deal ever for a southpaw. On Saturday, when he takes the ball in the Bronx for the first time against the Brewers,

Fried, a two-time All-Star and former Cy Young runner-up, was one of the most coveted arms on the free-agent market this past offseason. Over his eight seasons in Atlanta, he posted a 3.07 ERA with 863 strikeouts, three Gold Gloves, and a reputation as one of the league’s top left-handers.