LAST GAME BREAKDOWN
NYY 9 | TEX 2
While the Yankees swept the Rangers earlier this week, outscoring them 39-10 over four games, their most recent outing on May 7th was a masterclass in rebound performance. Following a 6-1 loss on Wednesday, the Bronx Bombers returned to form by defeating the Texas Rangers pitching staff to secure a 9-2 win. The Yankees lineup isn't just reliant on onw or two of thier bats, they have built a scoring machine that can strike early and often.
456
FEET
Judge Homerun in the 1st
382ft
AVG DISTANCE
Total fly ball dominance
26%
WHIFF RATE
Elite bullpen efficiency
1.04
WHIP
Starters holding the line
STANDOUTS
Aaron Judge
Continued his historic tear with two home runs and elite plate discipline. His 118 MPH exit velocity on the second blast confirms he's seeing the ball better than anyone in the league right now.
Paul
Blackburn
Paul Blackburn was a bright spot for the Yankees during the recent Rangers series, earning a win after tossing a scoreless frame with efficient command that helped stabilize the bullpen.
STRUGGLES
Jazz Chisholm Jr.
During the recent series against the Rangers this year, Jazz Chisholm Jr. struggled to find his rhythm at the plate, managing only two hits across the four-game set.
Max
Fried
Max Fried struggled in his Thursday start against the Texas Rangers, suffering his second loss of the season after surrendering five earned runs and a two-run homer over 5.1 innings of work.