The Cleveland Guardians’ bid for a series sweep was thwarted today as the New York Yankees secured a 5–1 victory at Progressive Field.
🔥 Key Performers
- Carlos Rodón (NYY): Delivered a commanding performance, pitching seven innings with eight strikeouts and allowing only an unearned run.
- Aaron Judge (NYY): Continued his stellar season, going 2-for-4 with an RBI triple, raising his league-leading batting average to .415.
- Paul Goldschmidt (NYY): Contributed significantly with three hits and two RBIs, bolstering the Yankees’ offense.
- José Ramírez (CLE): Provided the Guardians’ sole run with an RBI single in the first inning.
🧾 Game Summary
The Yankees established an early lead with back-to-back RBI hits from Judge and Goldschmidt in the first inning. Despite Ramírez’s response in the bottom half, the Guardians couldn’t capitalize further. New York extended their lead in the second inning and maintained control throughout the game.
📊 Notable Stats
- Luis Ortiz (CLE): Struggled on the mound, yielding four runs over 4⅓ innings, with eight strikeouts and five walks.
- Yankees Bullpen: Fernando Cruz and Luke Weaver combined for two scoreless innings, securing the win.
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