Rodón’s Eight Scoreless Frames Carry Yankees Past Rays
Rodón’s Eight Scoreless Frames Carry Yankees Past Rays
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The game was a makeup for a May 23 rainout and was played as a separate-admission doubleheader at Yankee Stadium.
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Rodón faced the minimum through the first six innings and never allowed a batter to reach second base; two double plays helped preserve the shutout, including Cody Bellinger’s outfield assist that erased Victor Mesa Jr.
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The outing marked a major turnaround from Rodón’s injury-disrupted season: offseason elbow surgery delayed his debut until May 10, and left-elbow inflammation sidelined him for more than a month, limiting him to 16 starts before Tuesday.
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Nick Martinez kept New York hitless through the first trip through the lineup before Ben Rice doubled and Bellinger followed with a 382-foot home run; Martinez finished with two runs allowed and five hits over six innings.
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Aaron Boone said Rodón will not start Sunday’s finale but left open the possibility of using him in relief, while a potential postseason Game 3 start against Boston could come down to Rodón or Gerrit Cole.
Carlos Rodón delivered a masterclass performance, pitching eight scoreless innings to lead the Yankees past the Rays 2-0 in Tuesday's doubleheader opener at Yankee Stadium CBS Sports. The dominant outing earned Rodón his 100th career win and extended his franchise-record streak to 26 consecutive starts allowing three or fewer runs, while delaying Tampa Bay's AL East title celebration and keeping New York's fading divisional hopes alive Orlando Sentinel.
Rodón's Masterpiece: Eight Innings, Three Hits, Zero Runs
Rodón faced the minimum through six innings, never allowing a batter to reach second base news-gazette.com. He finished with just three singles, zero walks, and eight strikeouts. Two double plays helped preserve the shutout—one powered by Cody Bellinger's outfield throw to first base that erased Victor Mesa Jr.
The performance marked a stunning turnaround after Rodón's injury-plagued season. Offseason elbow surgery delayed his debut until May 10, and left-elbow inflammation sidelined him for over a month CBS Sports. He had started just 16 games before Tuesday's gem.
Bellinger's Two-Run Homer Provides All the Offense Needed
The Yankees needed just one swing to solve Rays starter Nick Martinez. Ben Rice doubled in the fourth inning, then Bellinger launched a 382-foot home run to put New York ahead 2-0 Orlando Sentinel. Martinez allowed two runs on five hits over six innings, but it proved insufficient against Rodón's brilliance.
David Bednar pitched a perfect ninth inning for his 35th save, completing the shutout CBS Sports.
Yankees Stay Alive Despite Five-Game Deficit
The victory keeps New York's AL East window barely cracked open. The Yankees now trail Tampa Bay by five games with six remaining news-gazette.com. While the postseason berth appears secured, the division crown remains a long shot.
Manager Aaron Boone said Rodón will not start Sunday's season finale but left open the possibility of relief appearances news-gazette.com. His postseason role—particularly a potential Game 3 start against Boston—could come down to a choice between Rodón or Gerrit Cole.
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