The New York Yankees had a dominant performance against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, winning 15-5 in a high-scoring game. Aaron Judge led the charge with a home run in the first inning and played a crucial role in a seven-run rally in the sixth inning.
Anthony Rizzo also had a standout game, going 4 for 4 and hitting his 300th career home run. Anthony Volpe contributed with a three-run shot on his 23rd birthday. Judge finished the game with three hits and three RBIs, including a 441-foot solo home run.
The Yankees now hold a half-game lead in the AL East over the Baltimore Orioles. They are set to face off against the Orioles in a four-game series starting on Monday.
One of the standout moments of the game came in the sixth inning when the Yankees scored seven runs with two outs. The rally was sparked by a controversial play involving Judge, where the Brewers failed to turn a double play due to an interference call that was disputed by Brewers manager Pat Murphy.
Despite the Brewers’ efforts to come back from a 4-0 deficit, the Yankees maintained their lead and secured the victory. Ron Marinaccio earned the win for the Yankees, while Jake Bauers, a former Yankee, had a strong performance for the Brewers.
In injury updates, Yankees manager Aaron Boone provided positive news on Gerrit Cole’s recovery from an elbow injury, while Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich’s return has hit a temporary setback.
The Yankees will send RHP Clarke Schmidt to the mound in their next game against the Orioles, while the Brewers will face the Tampa Bay Rays with RHP Bryse Wilson on the mound.