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Judge’s Milestone Homer Powers Yankees as Cardinals Monitor Scott’s Sprain

St. Louis will consider a roster adjustment for Sunday’s finale after Scott underwent an MRI following a collision with the outfield wall.

Aug 16, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II (11) leaps and smashes into the wall but is unable to catch a solo home run hit by New York Yankees designated hitter Aaron Judge (not pictured) during the third inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Ben Rice tied a career high with seven RBIs and delivered multiple go-ahead hits to spark New York’s offense.
  • Both starting pitchers struggled as Max Fried allowed seven runs while earning his 1,000th career strikeout and Sonny Gray surrendered six runs over five innings.
  • David Bednar secured his 20th save by retiring Iván Herrera with two runners on in the ninth inning.
  • Trent Grisham finished with four hits and four runs, and Ryan McMahon launched his first home run for the Yankees.
  • After playing through pain, Victor Scott II underwent an MRI for a left ankle sprain and could miss Sunday’s finale, prompting St. Louis to explore a temporary roster move.