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  • ⚾ Yankees Recent Play: Turning the Tide Before the Break

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    After weeks of spiraling, the New York Yankees are finally starting to show some fight—and it couldn’t have come at a better time.

    Following a brutal June filled with inconsistency and two separate six-game losing streaks, the Yankees responded with back-to-back wins this week, reminding fans that the second half of the season still holds promise.

    Tuesday night’s 10–3 win over the Seattle Mariners was, simply put, a breath of fresh air. Giancarlo Stanton crushed a three-run homer, rookie Austin Wells went deep for the third game in a row, and both Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt collected three hits each. Will Warren, called up to stabilize a depleted rotation, delivered about 5 innings of scoreless work, giving Yankee fans a glimpse of what might be coming next. Even a 35-minute rain delay couldn’t derail the momentum. Aaron Judge added to the fireworks with his 34th home run of the year, and Oswaldo Peraza came in to help the bombers score with a RBI single.

    Just days earlier, the Yankees picked up a much-needed 6–4 win against the Mets in the Subway Series finale at Citi Field, snapping their losing streak and showing the type of grit fans have been begging for. Judge again led the charge with a three-RBI performance, including his 33rd homer of the season. But it was Cody Bellinger’s highlight-reel defense—what Aaron Boone called “the play of the year”—that sealed the deal, robbing the Mets of a late rally and giving the Yanks something they desperately needed: a win that felt earned.

    Still, this recent stretch hasn’t erased the cracks. Saturday’s 12–6 loss to the Mets felt like rock bottom. The team was out-hit, out-pitched, and outplayed. Brandon Nimmo launched a grand slam, Pete Alonso homered twice, and Carlos Rodón once again struggled to find any rhythm. The low point? Anthony Volpe’s throw to the plate deflected off Aaron Judge’s head, leaving the captain bloodied and the team shaken. It was one of those moments you don’t forget—and not for good reason.

    So where does this leave the Yankees heading into the All-Star break? Somewhere in between desperation and determination. The offense seems to be waking up. Rookies like Wells and Warren are stepping up. Judge continues to carry the weight of the franchise—and if Stanton stays hot, the lineup could finally click. The pitching, though, remains a question mark. Cam Schlittler is set to make his debut this week, and Marcus Stroman’s return can’t come soon enough.

    After the rollercoaster of June, these past two wins feel like more than just numbers in the standings—they feel like hope.

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  • Yankees Open Series with 3–0 Win Over Rays Behind Strong Pitching and Goldschmidt’s Homer

    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