Max Fried earns his 10th win as the New York Yankees rout the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 on June 26, 2025. Judge, Volpe & Domínguez power the offense. Recap.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Just when it looked like the series in Cincinnati was a lost cause, the New York Yankees roared back to life on Thursday. Behind a masterful performance from Max Fried, who became the first pitcher in baseball to reach 10 wins, the offense exploded in a 7-1 victory to salvage the finale. It was a complete team effort that showcased both the ace's dominance and the lineup's surprising depth.
With his 7 dominant innings, Max Fried became the first pitcher in Major League Baseball to reach 10 wins in the 2025 season.
Max Fried was simply untouchable. In a classic stopper performance, he shut down the Reds' lineup for seven brilliant innings, allowing just one run while striking out eight. The outing lowered his ERA and further solidified his case as a frontrunner for the Cy Young award. For a team that desperately needed to stop the bleeding after two tough losses, Fried delivered exactly the kind of ace-level performance that championship contenders are built on.
While Fried handled business on the mound, the lineup provided more than enough support. The story of the day was the unlikely duo of Jasson Domínguez and Trent Grisham, who each racked up an incredible four hits. Not to be outdone, Anthony Volpe smashed a two-run triple, Jazz Chisholm Jr. launched a key home run, and the captain, Aaron Judge, added an RBI double to bring his season total to a staggering 63. It was a relentless offensive attack from top to bottom.
The good news keeps rolling in on the health front. The recent returns of DJ LeMahieu and Giancarlo Stanton have already provided a jolt, and now promising right-hander Luis Gil has officially begun his throwing program. Even with these positive developments, the front office isn't standing pat. With the trade deadline a month away, reports confirm the Yankees are aggressively scouting the market for infield and bullpen upgrades, and are even keeping an eye on potential ace-level starting pitchers.
Jasson Domínguez's four-hit day is a thrilling glimpse of the future. 'The Martian' is proving he belongs and can be a major contributor down the stretch. He and fellow top prospect Will Warren, a right-hander waiting in the wings, represent the next wave of internal talent. While the farm system isn't the deepest, having impact-ready players like Domínguez and Warren provides crucial depth as the team gears up for a World Series push.
This win was more than just avoiding a sweep in Cincinnati; it was a statement. With their ace dealing, the offense showing incredible depth, key veterans returning, and the front office actively looking to improve, the Yankees are building serious momentum. As they head into the crucial pre-deadline stretch, this is the version of the team fans have been waiting to see.
