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Yankees Dominate Rockies with 10-Run Fifth Inning and Fried’s Masterful Start

New York's offensive outburst and Max Fried's stellar pitching secure a commanding 13-1 victory, while Colorado's struggles deepen with a record-setting 9-43 start.

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New York Yankees' Aaron Judge gestures to the bullpen as he circles the bases after hitting a solo home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Overview

  • The Yankees erupted for a 10-run fifth inning, sending 14 batters to the plate and collecting seven hits, three walks, and two sacrifice flies.
  • Max Fried improved to 7-0 on the season, pitching 7 1/3 innings of one-run ball and tying for the major league lead in wins.
  • Key contributors in the fifth inning included Austin Wells and Trent Grisham with two-run doubles, and RBI hits from Oswald Peraza, Paul Goldschmidt, and Anthony Volpe.
  • Colorado starter Kyle Freeland allowed eight runs (four earned) over 4 2/3 innings, extending his winless streak to 14 starts and falling to 0-7 on the season.
  • The Rockies dropped to 9-43, marking the worst 52-game start in Major League Baseball since 1901, as their search for a series win continues.