In a tightly contested game, the New York Yankees triumphed over the Cleveland Guardians with a score of 2-1, successfully avoiding a series sweep. The pivotal moment came in the seventh inning when Ryan McMahon hit a go-ahead single, scoring Jazz Chisholm Jr., who had earlier tied the game with a sacrifice fly. Yankees' pitcher Carlos Rodón delivered a stellar performance, allowing just one run and two hits over six innings while striking out seven batters. This victory marks the Yankees' seventh win in their last ten games. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed that star player Aaron Judge was absent due to a bruised rib and shoulder pain, with updates on his condition still pending from a specialist in Texas. The Guardians' Slade Cecconi also pitched well, allowing only one run in six innings. The Yankees' bullpen, featuring Brett Headrick, Fernando Cruz, and David Bednar, held the Guardians scoreless in the final innings, securing the win and maintaining momentum in their season.