The Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees split a dramatic two-game stretch in the Bronx, with each team pitching a shutout to keep fans guessing.
On Wednesday night, the Guardians stunned Yankee Stadium with a 4-0 victory. Angel Martínez launched a two-run homer in the first inning off Clarke Schmidt, and Daniel Schneemann’s RBI double put Cleveland up 3-0 before most fans had settled in. Kyle Manzardo added a solo shot in the eighth. Luis Ortiz snapped a seven-game winless streak, tossing 5⅔ shutout innings and striking out seven. Cleveland’s bullpen sealed the five-hit shutout, their first at Yankee Stadium since 2014.
The Yankees answered on Thursday with a 4-0 shutout of their own. Max Fried delivered six dominant innings, allowing just one infield single and striking out seven. Cody Bellinger powered the offense with a two-run homer and an RBI single, while Jazz Chisholm Jr. chipped in a late RBI. Aaron Judge reached base three times and raised his average to .392. Fried retired of the final batters he faced, bouncing back from his first loss of the season.
José Ramírez extended his on-base streak to 31 games for Cleveland, now just one shy of his career high The series showcased elite pitching and timely power, leaving both teams with plenty to build on as the season continues.
