The New York Yankees kept rolling with a 10-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night, extending their winning streak to five games. Cody Bellinger, Trent Grisham and Jazz Chisholm Jr. supplied the power, with two-run shots by Bellinger and Grisham and a solo homer by Chisholm. Bellinger finished with three hits, Grisham with two, and Chisholm had two hits and an RBI.
The White Sox briefly flashed offense courtesy of Miguel Vargas, who hit his first career grand slam in the second inning. Vargas left the game in the fifth with a left wrist contusion after a collision with Aaron Judge on a chopper by Judge. The slam was Vargas’ 14th homer of the season, but the injury cut his night short.
The Yankees, meanwhile, kept the long ball coming. They’ve homered in six straight games, totaling 18 homers in that span. Bellinger hit his 26th homer in the first, Chisholm his 26th in the second, and Grisham added his 27th in the eighth.
On the mound, Will Warren picked up the win for New York, improving to 8-6 after five innings in which he allowed four runs on five hits. Those runs were deemed unearned after the White Sox loaded the bases on an error, a walk and a hit batter. Chicago’s Tyler Alexander took the loss, charged with two runs on four hits in 2 1/3 innings.
The Yankees also got a lift from Anthony Volpe, who snapped a 1-for-38 stretch with two hits and an RBI.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said before the game he expects Judge to play the outfield again this season, though there’s no timetable, with Judge still designated hitter while continuing to recover from a flexor strain in his right elbow.
Up next, left-hander Carlos Rodón (14-7, 3.24 ERA) will start for New York against White Sox righty Yoendrys Gomez (3-1, 4.73).
Commentary and context:
– The Yankees’ offense has shown depth beyond Judge as the team stacks multi-homer performances and another strong showing from Bellinger, Grisham, and Chisholm.
– The Vargas injury is a notable setback for Chicago, especially since the slam briefly put the White Sox on the board before the game’s momentum swung to New York.
– Volpe’s resurgence at the plate adds a positive storyline for New York as they navigate through injuries and aim to maintain momentum in a packed schedule.
Summary: The Yankees continued their hot stretch with a balanced offensive attack and solid, if imperfect, pitching, while Chicago was highlighted by Vargas’ grand slam before an injury paused his night. The result keeps New York atop a competitive season run as they prepare for the next matchup. Positive outlook: the depth and production across the lineup could help sustain success even as players return from injuries.