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Yankees Sweep Rangers Behind Rookie Breakouts and Rodón's Dominance

Jorbit Vivas' first MLB homer and Carlos Rodón's stellar outing cap New York's 11th win in 14 games.

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 21: Jasson Domínguez #24 of the New York Yankees celebrates his walk-off home run in the ninth inning for a 4-3 win against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium on May 21, 2025 in New York, New York.
May 22, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) delivers a pitch during the third inning against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
May 22, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Nathan Lukes (38) hits a walk off single during the eleventh inning against the San Diego Padres at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
May 22, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals third base Amed Rosario (13) reacts after hitting a walk-off RBI against the Atlanta Braves during the tenth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Jorbit Vivas hit his first career home run, a solo shot in the fifth inning, to secure the Yankees' 1-0 victory and complete a three-game sweep of the Rangers.
  • Carlos Rodón pitched six scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and striking out eight, earning his fifth consecutive win and lowering his ERA to 2.88.
  • Jasson Domínguez's walk-off homer on May 21 was the first by a Yankee since 2022, highlighting his breakout May performance that included multiple historic milestones.
  • The Yankees' pitching staff has dominated, holding opponents to three or fewer runs in eight straight games and posting a 1.85 ERA during that span.
  • New York, now 30-19, heads into a nine-game west-coast road trip riding a season-best four-game win streak and leading the AL East by five games.