DENVER — Aaron Judge played a pivotal role as the New York Yankees secured a narrow 5-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, benefiting from a crucial tiebreaking double in the fifth inning. The matchup was notably interrupted by rain, leading to a delay of 1 hour and 46 minutes.
With New York holding onto a 4-2 advantage and two outs in the fifth, Anthony Volpe faced a full count when play was halted. Following the rainout, Volpe flied out once action resumed, but Judge’s performance was already stealing the spotlight. He concluded the game with two hits and an intentional walk in the ninth that drew jeers from Rockies fans, enhancing his batting average to an impressive .397.
J.C. Escarra contributed to the Yankees’ offense with a standout performance, tallying three hits, which included an RBI double in the second inning along with a run-scoring single in the eighth. This game marked Escarra’s first career game with three hits.
The Yankees have now taken two of three games in this series and extended their success by winning their sixth consecutive series. They have registered victories in 13 of their past 17 contests, signaling a strong stretch for the team as they continue their ascent in the standings.
In stark contrast, the Rockies are struggling significantly, holding a dismal record of 9-44, which marks the worst start for any major league team through 53 games since 1901. They have yet to claim a series victory this season, now at 0-17.
Mark Leiter Jr. notched the win for the Yankees, improving his record to 3-3, while closer Luke Weaver faced some late-game pressure after allowing a leadoff homer to Mickey Moniak in the ninth inning. Despite the challenges, Weaver secured his eighth save after dealing with two singles.
Yankees starter Will Warren pitched effectively, surrendering two runs over four innings. Notably, Warren has allowed three earned runs or fewer in nine of his 11 starts this season, demonstrating consistency early in his career. Conversely, Rockies starter Antonio Senzatela, who leads the majors in losses with a record of 1-9, struggled to contain the Yankees’ lineup, giving up four runs and six hits in 4 1/3 innings.
A critical moment for the Yankees came in the opening inning when Volpe showcased his defensive skills with an impressive throw from his knees to retire Michael Toglia at first base after a review. This play ultimately thwarted a possible run for the Rockies.
Judge continues to display remarkable consistency this season, having reached base in 49 of 52 games played thus far. As the Yankees look ahead, left-hander Ryan Yarbrough is scheduled to pitch on Monday against the Los Angeles Angels. Meanwhile, the Rockies are set to send left-hander Carson Palmquist to the mound in Chicago to face the Cubs.
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