After back-to-back tough losses, the New York Yankees needed Carlos Rodon to show up Thursday afternoon — and show up he did.
Rodon was absolutely dealing at Yankee Stadium, tossing six dominant innings against the Cleveland Guardians — allowing just two hits and one run, striking out seven, and throwing 96 pitches in a masterful performance. The Yankees escaped with a 2-1 victory to salvage the final game of the series.
With Rodon sharp, the Yankees bullpen took care of the rest. Brent Headrick earned the win in relief, Fernando Cruz threw a scoreless inning, and David Bednar slammed the door in the ninth for the save.
Offensively, the Bombers were quiet — managing just five hits. Jazz Chisholm Junior drove in a run and scored, Trent Grisham went two-for-four with a double, and Ryan McMahon knocked in the other run. New York went just one-for-three with runners in scoring position but made it count.
Cleveland could manage only two hits on the day. Stuart Fairchild drove in the Guardians’ lone run.
The Yankees now welcome the Boston Red Sox to Yankee Stadium this weekend for a three-game series beginning Friday night.
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