The Yankees won their seventh consecutive game, defeating the Chicago White Sox 7-2 on Sunday afternoon to earn a three-game sweep.
Here are the key takeaways…
–Carlos Rodon gave up a few early runs in the second inning, including a solo shot by Chicago’s newly acquired Corey Julks, but he adapted well after that initial patch.
Rodon threw 6.0 strong innings, allowing just two earned runs on four hits. He struck out six and walked two, reducing his season ERA to 3.27.
–José Trevino I had a good day at the plate and behind the plate. First, he took Zach Remillard napping on third base in the top of second. On a check-swing appeal to the first base umpire, Trevino dropped the ball to third base to catch Remillard and end the inning as Chicago threatened to score more.
Then, in the bottom of the inning, Trevino lined a clutch single to right to score two runs and tie the game together.
-Sunday was a beautiful day for a matinee, and Yankees fans were treated to an afternoon showing of “Bye Bye Berti.”
Starting at third base, Jon Bertlifted a three-run home run, his first big fly as a Yankee, to put the Bombs up 5-2 in the fifth inning. Best known for his speed and defense, Berti’s power put the Yankees ahead for good.
-Following in Berti’s footsteps, Aaron Judge — who is known for his power — decided it was his turn to test the right-field porch in the bottom of the fifth, and his two-run shot put the Yankees up 7-2.
Judge has been heating up since his slow start and now has 13 home runs on the season.
–Michael Tonkinwho bounced between the Mets and other teams this season, helped save the Yankees’ bullpen by throwing 2.1 scoreless innings. Aaron Boone I tried to get Tonkin to finish things in the ninth, but he ran out of fuel. clay holmes came in and got the last two eliminations.
Who was the game’s MVP?
Berti, who turned a tied game into a three-run Yankees lead with one hit.
Highlights
Next schedule
The Yankees are home for a four-game series against the Seattle Mariners starting Monday.
Marcus Stroman faces Logan Gilberto on Monday night, with the first performance scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
