Yankees Split Doubleheader Vs Dodgers

Yankees Secure Dramatic Eighth‑Inning Victory

Jazz Chisholm Jr. sparked the comeback with a tie‑breaking homer in the eighth, lifting New York to a 2‑1 win. The Yankees relied on a sturdy bullpen trio of Ryan Yarbrough, Paul Blackburn and Brent Headrick, who combined for seven scoreless innings. Pinch‑hitter Tommy Edman earlier tied the game with his second home run of the season, his third career pinch‑hit blast. David Bednar closed out the win, striking out Shohei Ohtani and retiring Edman on a popup in the ninth. The victory marked only the Yankees’ second home win in their last 11 games.

The teams had been scheduled for a day‑night twin bill, but a rainout on Saturday forced the doubleheader format. New York had trailed 8‑2 in the opener, where Cody Bellinger drove in Paul Goldschmidt’s early double to notch the Yankees’ lone run. Rookie catcher Eliezer Alfonzo recorded his first major‑league hit with a single in the third inning for Los Angeles. Yoshinobu Yamamoto twirled a four‑hit complete game for the Dodgers in that game, his first regular‑season complete stint in 66 starts.

On the second slate, the Yankees turned to a fresh relief corps, while the Dodgers used seven pitchers to hold the Yankees off the scoresheet for most of the game. The home side loaded the bases in the fifth but could not capitalize, leaving 11 runners stranded. Chisholm’s 14th home run came as the game‑winner, while Bednar tossed 32 pitches in relief, navigating a ninth‑inning walk unscathed. The win prevented a potential three‑game sweep by the Dodgers, who had visited the Bronx for the first time since capturing the 2024 World Series.

Key Individual Highlights

Chisholm’s blast was the catalyst, giving him 14 home runs on the season and underscoring his emergence as a clutch threat. Edman’s pinch‑hit homer marked his third career pinch‑double, last coming on July 10, 2021, against the Cubs. Bellinger’s early RBI single provided the Yankees’ only run in the opener, while Paul Goldschmidt’s double sparked the hit chain. Rookie Eliezer Alfonzo made an immediate impression with his first MLB hit, a clean single in the third inning.

On the pitching side, Yarbrough, Blackburn and Headrick combined for three hits and zero runs over seven frames, showcasing the Yankees’ depth. Bednar’s 4‑3 record improved with the night’s effort, as he recorded his 32nd pitch of the evening and secured the save. Shohei Ohtani, facing his former team, struck out on Bednar’s command, but the Dodgers could not recover after Edman’s tie‑breaker.

Next Steps for Both Clubs

The Dodgers will head to Philadelphia on Monday, sending right‑hander Emmet Sheehan (4‑6, 4.81 ERA) to the mound against the Phillies in a three‑game set. The Yankees stay home to face the Pittsburgh Pirates, with left‑hander Ryan Weathers (3‑7, 4.15 ERA) slated to oppose All‑Star right‑hander Braxton Ashcraft (9‑3, 3.49). Both matchups continue the clubs’ quests for the National League pennant as the postseason race tightens.