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Warren Deals Strikeout Masterclass in Yankees Victory
2 May
Summary
- Will Warren delivered his third quality start, striking out nine.
- Yankees starters boast a 2.21 ERA over their last 14 games.
- Aaron Judge scored his 900th career run, tying a franchise record.
Right-hander Will Warren continued his impressive run on Friday night, pitching 6 1/3 innings and striking out nine Orioles batters in a 7-2 victory at Yankee Stadium. This performance marked Warren's third consecutive quality start, reinforcing his bid to remain in the Yankees' rotation.
The Yankees' starting pitchers have been exceptional recently, posting a 2.21 earned run average over their last 14 games and averaging 6 1/3 innings per start. This strong showing continues even with key pitchers Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón sidelined with elbow injuries.
The Yankees offense supported Warren early, scoring five runs in the first two innings against Orioles left-hander Cade Povich. Cody Bellinger drove in the first run with a double in the first inning. The team extended their lead in the second inning with home runs from Ben Rice and José Caballero.
Aaron Judge scored his 900th career run in the seventh inning on a single by Amed Rosario, tying Jorge Posada for 19th all-time in Yankees franchise history. The win improved the Yankees' record to 21-11, maintaining their lead as the best team in the American League.
