The New York Yankees shut out the Tampa Bay Rays 3–0 on Friday night at Yankee Stadium, starting their weekend series with a solid team performance. Max Fried led the way with seven scoreless innings, while Paul Goldschmidt hit a clutch three-run homer that gave the Yankees all the runs they needed.
Fried Dominates on the Mound
Yankees starter Max Fried delivered one of his best outings of the season. He gave up just one hit, struck out five, and didn’t walk a single batter across seven innings. The only hit he allowed came in the fifth inning, a single by José Caballero. Fried also picked off a runner and stayed in control throughout the night, improving his record to 4–0.
Goldschmidt Provides the Big Swing
The Yankees’ offense was quiet until the bottom of the fifth. After a walk and a double by Aaron Judge, Paul Goldschmidt came up with two outs and hit a three-run homer to right field. It was his third home run of the year and the key moment of the game.
Aaron Judge continued to swing the bat well, hitting a triple in the third inning and a double in the fifth to help set up the scoring opportunity.
Volpe Contributes with Hustle and Defense
Shortstop Anthony Volpe had a solid all-around game. He singled, walked, and stole a base. He also played strong defense, helping turn a double play in the third inning and making several routine plays look easy.
Yankees’ Bullpen Finishes the Job
Devin Williams pitched a clean eighth inning, and Luke Weaver came in for the ninth. He retired the Rays in order, striking out two and sealing the shutout win.
Final Score:
Yankees 3, Rays 0
Next Game:
The Yankees will look to win the series on Saturday afternoon. Carlos Carrasco (2–1, 5.26 ERA) is scheduled to start
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