Yankees: Good news and bad news from 10-0 win over Athletics
The New York Yankees dominated the Oakland Athletics with a commanding 10–0 victory on Saturday night, with Carlos Rodon making a strong case for a playoff rotation spot.
Rodon’s Impressive Outing
Rodon pitched six scoreless innings, giving up five hits, one walk, and striking out four. He threw 90 pitches, 62 of them strikes, bringing his ERA back under 4.00 to 3.98. Rodon leaned heavily on his fastball and slider, hitting speeds up to 96.1 mph. This performance was a positive sign for the veteran, who had allowed two earned runs in his previous two starts. With Gerrit Cole, Nestor Cortes, and Luis Gil also pitching well, Yankees manager Aaron Boone faces a difficult choice in setting the playoff rotation, and Rodon is making a strong case for his inclusion.
Bullpen’s Solid Performance
Mark Leiter Jr. delivered a strong showing with two scoreless innings and three strikeouts, relying more on his splitter and breaking pitches rather than his sinker, which has troubled him this season. Tim Mayza finished off the ninth inning with a strikeout, sealing a great team effort.
Yankees’ Offensive Surge
The Yankees racked up 14 hits, despite striking out eight times. Giancarlo Stanton, who has struggled recently, contributed two hits and three RBIs, including a three-run homer in the third inning that brought in Aaron Judge and Juan Soto. Judge, Soto, and Stanton combined for seven hits and three RBIs, powering the Yankees’ offense.
Gleyber Torres Stays Hot
Gleyber Torres, leading off, continued his excellent form with three hits and two RBIs, maintaining his strong September performance. He’s batting .325/.380/.434 over 83 at-bats this month, providing consistent offense for the team.
Wells Slumping, Trevino Steps In
Jose Trevino started at catcher as Austin Wells works to recover from a recent slump. Wells has struggled in September, hitting just .135 with a .207 on-base percentage in 52 at-bats. The Yankees are hoping he can return to his August form as the playoffs near, making the next week crucial for him to rebound.
