Yankees Win Sixth Straight as Rodón Shines in South Side

The New York Yankees kept their hot streak alive with a dominant 10-2 win over the Chicago White Sox. Carlos Rodón, making his first start against his old team, looked right at home on the mound and got a warm tribute from the organization he spent seven years with.

Trent Grisham powered the offense, and nearly everyone in the lineup chipped in. The Yankees pushed their winning streak to six games and inched closer in the AL East race.

Carlos Rodón Shines in Emotional Return to Chicago

Rodón’s night meant more than just another start. The lefty, who threw a no-hitter for the Sox back in 2021, pitched in front of about 30 friends and family at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Before the game, Chicago honored him with a scoreboard tribute for his years of service and accomplishments. Once the game started, Rodón got down to business.

He tossed six strong innings, giving up just one run on seven hits. He struck out five and walked two.

A More Complete Pitcher

After the game, Rodón admitted he’s become “more of a complete pitcher” these days. He leans less on blowing hitters away and mixes his pitches more.

Manager Aaron Boone agreed, pointing to Rodón’s expanded arsenal—curveballs, changeups, sinkers, and that fastball. This new approach keeps hitters guessing and lets him work through lineups more efficiently.

Yankees Ride Power Surge to Victory

Rodón set the tone, but the Yankees’ offense did the rest. For the third game in a row, they scored double-digit runs.

The lineup just keeps finding ways to deliver at the right moments.

Trent Grisham’s Grand Slam

Trent Grisham delivered the biggest blow with his fourth career grand slam, breaking the game wide open. It was also his 28th homer of the year and his seventh in the last 10 games—he’s on fire lately.

Boone singled out Grisham’s work at the top of the order, where his .354 on-base percentage has sparked plenty of rallies.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Joins Exclusive 25-25 Club

Jazz Chisholm Jr. added some excitement by stealing his 25th base of the season. That swipe put him in a select group of Yankees with 25 homers and 25 steals in a single year.

His mix of power and speed just gives opposing pitchers headaches.

Anthony Volpe Caps the Scoring

Anthony Volpe finished things off with a seventh-inning home run. Lately, the Yankees have gotten contributions from up and down the lineup.

This kind of depth will matter as September brings tougher opponents and the playoff push heats up.

AL East Race Tightens

The Yankees’ win moved them into second place in the AL East, now just three games back of Toronto. That’s the closest they’ve been since late July.

The schedule’s about to get tougher, but right now, it feels like the Yankees are heating up at just the right time.

Key Takeaways from the Win

The Yankees’ sixth straight win put a few strengths on display:

• Rodón’s Evolution: He’s shifted from just a power pitcher to a more well-rounded starter.
• Offensive Depth: Grisham brought the power, Chisholm showed off his speed, and Volpe delivered in the clutch.
• Momentum in the Standings: They’re inching closer to the AL East lead.

Plenty of emotion, big performances, and a sense that the stakes are rising. The Yankees are starting to feel like contenders again as September approaches.

 
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