Max Fried's gem (6 IP, 1H, 7K) led the Yankees to a 4-0 win over the Guardians on June 6, 2025. Bellinger homered. See how the Yanks bounced back!
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
What a night in the Bronx! Max Fried was simply electric, folks, spinning a six-inning, one-hit masterpiece to handcuff the Cleveland Guardians and spearhead a crucial 4-0 Yankees victory. After a rare off night in his previous start, our ace was back to his Cy Young-caliber best, setting an emphatic tone as the Bombers maintain their perch atop the AL East.
The Yankees are now an incredible 15-4 after a loss since April 9. Talk about resilience!
Max Fried was dealing from the jump, folks. He carved through the Guardians lineup for six scoreless innings, surrendering just a single hit while fanning seven. It was the perfect bounce-back performance after his first loss of the season, improving his stellar record to 7-1 with a sparkling 1.92 ERA. When Fried is on the mound, good things happen – the Yanks are now 11-2 in his starts this season. That's ace material right there, setting the tone and giving the offense a chance to work.
While Fried was shutting down Cleveland, the offense provided the necessary fireworks. Cody Bellinger continued his productive stretch, launching a two-run bomb in the fourth inning off Slade Cecconi that scored Aaron Judge, who had doubled. That was Belli's ninth homer of the year, and he's really finding his groove, going 10-for-39 (.256) with six RBIs over his last 11 games. It was also fantastic to see Jazz Chisholm Jr. making a real impact in his return from the IL. Jazz went 3-for-4, roping an RBI single and swiping a bag. That's his second three-hit game of the season and a great sign he's shaking off the rust quickly, now slashing .207/.316/.440.
This win wasn't just about individual performances; it highlighted the team's incredible resilience. With this victory, the Yankees improved to an impressive 15-4 after a loss since April 9. That's the mark of a championship-caliber team – they don't stay down for long. The bullpen also deserves a shoutout. While things got a little dicey in the seventh, Tim Hill came in and slammed the door, escaping a bases-loaded jam to preserve the shutout. That kind of clutch pitching is invaluable as the team improved to 37-22.
No time to rest on our laurels, though! The Boston Red Sox are coming to town for a massive three-game weekend series starting Friday night at Yankee Stadium. It's always electric when these two teams clash. Rookie right-hander Will Warren (3-3, 5.19 ERA) gets the ball for the Pinstripes, and he'll be looking to make a statement against Boston's Walker Buehler (4-3, 4.44 ERA). Let's keep this momentum going and show the Sox who runs the AL East!
A complete team effort tonight: stellar pitching, clutch hitting, and solid defense. The Yankees (37-22) are looking sharp. Now, get ready for a HUGE weekend as the Red Sox come to town. Let's bring the noise and keep this train rolling!
