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Bellinger Blast Breaks Tie, Yankees Win
8 Jun
Summary
- Cody Bellinger's eighth-inning homer broke a 1-1 tie.
- Yankees bullpen pitched 3 1/3 scoreless innings.
- The Yankees offense exploded for five runs in the eighth.
A late offensive explosion secured a 6-1 victory for the Yankees over the Red Sox on Sunday at Yankee Stadium, allowing the Yankees to split the two-game series. The win came after a pitcher's duel initially.
Cody Bellinger delivered a crucial go-ahead home run in the bottom of the eighth inning, breaking a 1-1 tie. This ignited a rally where five consecutive batters reached base.
Following Bellinger's blast, Trent Grisham added an RBI single and Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a three-run homer. This offensive outburst provided breathing room for the bullpen.
The Yankees' relief pitchers, Fernando Cruz, Brent Headrick, Tim Hill, and David Bednar, combined for 3 1/3 scoreless innings. This effort preserved the win after starter Cam Schlittler pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing one run.
