New York Yankees Vs Colorado Rockies

WEB: New York Yankees vs. Colorado Rockies MLB Game Box Score and Highlights (August 23, 2024)

Yankees Triumph Over Rockies, 3-0

Aaron Judge Extends Home Run Lead

The New York Yankees defeated the Colorado Rockies 3-0 on Friday, August 23, 2024, at Yankee Stadium. The win marked the Yankees' fourth consecutive victory and improved their record to 82-49, maintaining their lead in the American League East.

Yankees' starting pitcher Carlos Rodón delivered a stellar performance, pitching six scoreless innings while allowing only three hits and striking out eight batters. The Rockies offense struggled to find their rhythm against Rodón's dominant fastball and sharp breaking pitches.

The Yankees' offense was led by Aaron Judge, who hit his MLB-leading 49th home run of the season in the fourth inning. Judge's solo shot off Rockies' starter Germán Márquez extended the Yankees' lead to 2-0.

Key Moments in the Game:

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First Inning: The Yankees took an early 1-0 lead when Gleyber Torres singled in DJ LeMahieu with two outs.

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Fourth Inning: Judge's solo home run extended the Yankees' lead to 2-0.

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Fifth Inning: Anthony Rizzo grounded out to score Josh Donaldson, giving the Yankees a 3-0 advantage.

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Sixth Inning: Rodón completed his outing after six scoreless innings, handing the ball over to the Yankees' bullpen.

The Yankees' bullpen continued Rodón's exceptional work, with Miguel Castro, Lucas Luetge, and Clay Holmes combining to pitch the final three innings, allowing only one hit and striking out four batters.

With the victory, the Yankees extended their lead in the AL East to 5.5 games over the second-place Toronto Blue Jays. The Rockies, meanwhile, dropped to 54-77, remaining in last place in the NL West.

Additional Highlights:

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Yankees' catcher Kyle Higashioka threw out two Rockies runners attempting to steal second base.

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Rockies' shortstop Ezequiel Tovar went 2-for-4 in the game, including a double in the third inning.

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The game was played in front of a sellout crowd of 48,520 fans at Yankee Stadium.

The Yankees will face the Rockies again on Saturday, August 24, at Yankee Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM ET.