Aaron Judge-less Yankees deliver all-around dominant win over Dbacks
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Key Points:
- The Yankees began their game without injured star Aaron Judge, who was placed on the injured list with a right calf strain, yet managed a strong 9-2 win over the Diamondbacks at Chase Field.
- Gerrit Cole delivered a solid bounce-back performance, pitching six innings and allowing only two runs despite recent struggles with home runs, striking out six without issuing a walk.
- The Yankees jumped to an early 5-0 lead in the first inning, capitalizing on Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodríguez's struggles, including multiple walks and hits.
- With nine games remaining, the Yankees improved to 89-64, moving within four games of the Rays for the division lead and maintaining a comfortable margin for the top AL wild card spot.
- Manager Aaron Boone expressed confidence in Cole's ability to adjust and contribute in the postseason, while the team remains focused on competing hard despite Judge's absence.
