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Yankees Sweep Royals as Judge Ends Homer Drought with Go-Ahead Blast

Aaron Judge’s seventh-inning homer, Cody Bellinger’s diving catch, and Fernando Cruz’s first career save secure a 4-3 win and series sweep for New York.

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Overview

  • Aaron Judge hit a go-ahead solo home run in the seventh inning, breaking a 10-game homer drought and raising his batting average to a league-best .409.
  • Cody Bellinger preserved the Yankees’ narrow lead with a game-ending diving catch in the ninth inning, preventing the tying run from scoring.
  • Fernando Cruz pitched two scoreless innings to record his first career save, capping a strong bullpen performance that included Mark Leiter Jr.’s pivotal middle relief.
  • Clarke Schmidt made his 2025 season debut, throwing 5 2/3 innings and allowing three runs after recovering from right shoulder fatigue.
  • Anthony Volpe and Cody Bellinger contributed key RBI hits earlier in the game, helping the Yankees improve to a 10–8 record as they navigate early-season injuries.