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Justin Verlander Guides Astros Past Yankees in ALCS Opener
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Stanton, Judge Bash Yanks to 5–1 Win, Into ALCS Vs Astros
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Guardians Rally Past Yankees in Extras to Even ALDS
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Cole Cruises, Bader, Rizzo Bash, Yanks Beat Guardians 4–1
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Baseball-Yankees Clinch AL East but Judge’s Home Run Record Chase Stalls
TORONTO—The New York Yankees clinched top spot in the American League East with a 5–2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday but Aaron Judge’s pursuit of Roger Maris’s home run record remained stalled on 60. Judge, who had four walks, scored twice in the win but for the seventh consecutive game the Yankees…
Yankees Clinch AL East but Judge’s Home Run Record Chase Stalls
TORONTO—The New York Yankees clinched top spot in the American League East with a 5–2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday but Aaron Judge’s pursuit of Roger Maris’s home run record remained stalled on 60. Judge, who had four walks, scored twice in the win but for the seventh consecutive game the Yankees…
MLB Roundup: Twins Salvage Series Finale vs. Yankees
Carlos Correa hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning as the visiting Minnesota Twins beat the New York Yankees 4–3 on Thursday to avoid a four-game sweep. Former Yankee Gary Sanchez produced an RBI double and Nick Gordon hit a run-scoring single as Minnesota won in New York for the first time since…
Ohtani’s 30Th HR Rallies Angels to 3–2 Victory Over Yankees
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Aaron Judge Belts No. 51 as Yankees Blast Angels
Aaron Judge hit his 51st home run of the season to extend his major league lead and help the New York Yankees to a 7–4 win against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night, August 30, in Anaheim, Calif. Judge was 3–for–5 overall with three RBIs and two runs scored. Andrew Benintendi and Anthony Rizzo…
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