Overview

• Aaron Judge broke a 3-3 tie in the seventh inning with a solo home run, ending a 10-game homer drought and raising his MLB-leading batting average to .409.
• Cody Bellinger preserved the win with a diving catch in the ninth inning, preventing the tying run from scoring and securing Fernando Cruz's first career save.
• Clarke Schmidt made his 2025 debut, pitching 5 2/3 innings and allowing three runs after recovering from a rotator cuff injury.
• Anthony Volpe and Cody Bellinger contributed offensively with key doubles, helping the Yankees build an early lead against Royals starter Kris Bubic.
• The Yankees, now 10-8, showcased their depth and resilience with standout performances from role players, despite significant injuries to their rotation.