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Yankees Power Past White Sox in Slugfest
18 Jun
Summary
- Cody Bellinger neared the cycle with a homer and three hits.
- Paul Goldschmidt hit his 11th homer, surpassing last season's total.
- The Yankees won their fourth straight game, extending their lead.
The New York Yankees continued their impressive streak, defeating the Chicago White Sox 10-5 on Wednesday night. Cody Bellinger was a standout performer, hitting an early two-run homer and finishing the game just a triple shy of the cycle. His strong offensive contribution included three hits for the fifth time this season.
Paul Goldschmidt also powered the Yankees' offense, hitting a three-run home run in the fifth inning. This marked his 11th homer of the season, already surpassing his total from the entirety of last season. The Yankees' victory was their fourth in a row, solidifying their position atop the AL East with a 3 1/2 game lead.
Starting pitcher Carlos Rodón earned the win against his former team, allowing three runs and seven hits over five innings. The White Sox struggled, with Colson Montgomery hitting two home runs off Rodón, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Yankees' potent offense. Chicago has now lost nine consecutive games in the Bronx.
