Cam Schlittler shines again and Aaron Judge hits 12th homer as Yankees beat Rangers 3-2
Cam Schlittler pitched six scoreless innings with eight strikeouts, Aaron Judge hit his 12th home run of the season, and the New York Yankees defeated the Texas Rangers 3-2. Judge's homer in the ninth inning proved decisive, and David Bednar secured the win with a game-ending double play after allowing two runs. The Yankees won their 10th in 11 games, taking the first two of the series in Texas. Schlittler improved to 4-1 with a 1.51 ERA.
- ▪Cam Schlittler struck out eight over six scoreless innings, allowing three hits and one walk.
- ▪Aaron Judge hit his 12th homer of the season, tying him for the MLB lead with Munetaka Murakami.
- ▪Austin Wells added a solo home run in the seventh inning for the Yankees.
- ▪David Bednar earned his ninth save despite giving up two runs in the ninth, ending the game with a double play.
- ▪The Yankees improved to 10 wins in their last 11 games, following a series win in Houston and taking two from the Rangers in Texas.
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