Warren's Comeback Performance
Will Warren Dominates Cubs with Changeup, Throws 6 2/3 Scoreless Innings for Yankees' 2-0 Win
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David Bednar recorded his 23rd save to close the game, preserving Warren's win in relief.
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Rosario had been 4-for-28 in his previous 28 at-bats before his homer, and Spencer Jones added a fourth home run of the season with 12th RBI.
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In the seventh, Paul Blackburn pitched in relief to finish Warren's eventual outing, helping bridge to the Yankees' bullpen.
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The win helped the Yankees extend their success against Chicago, improving to six wins in nine meetings this season.
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This outing reinforced Warren as a controllable asset with potential impact on trade discussions, as analysts note his 4.5 years of team control and the looming trade deadline (with chatter centered on a possible move within 72 hours).
Will Warren delivered the best start of his young career on Friday, shutting out the Chicago Cubs over 6 2/3 innings in a 2-0 New York Yankees victory. Warren struck out seven, threw just 88 pitches, and leaned on a career-high 24 changeups to keep Chicago's left-handed lineup off balance, according to Pinstripes Nation.
Amed Rosario and Spencer Jones hit solo home runs to supply all the offense the Yankees needed. David Bednar closed it out for his 23rd save of the season. The win improved New York to six wins in nine meetings against Chicago this year.
Warren's Changeup Plan Silences a Lefty-Heavy Lineup
Warren built his game plan around one pitch. He threw 24 changeups — a career high — to exploit the Cubs' left-handed-dominant lineup, according to Pinstripes Nation. The changeup kept hitters guessing early in at-bats. Later in counts, Warren elevated his fastball to finish them off.
The result was clean and efficient. Seven strikeouts on 88 pitches over 6 2/3 scoreless innings. Paul Blackburn came on in relief to finish the seventh and bridge the gap to the Yankees' bullpen. It was a textbook performance from a pitcher who had been struggling.
Warren Bounces Back After a Rough Recent Stretch
This start mattered beyond one game. Warren had gone through a rough stretch before Friday, including a prior subpar outing that put his rotation spot in question. Friday's performance looked like the pitcher the Yankees trusted earlier in the season, Herald Sun reported.
Warren was described as "awesome" by those in the Yankees camp after the game. Getting back on track matters for both the pitcher and the team. New York needs reliable starters, and Warren gave them exactly that when it counted.
Rosario Breaks Slump, Jones Adds Fourth Home Run
The offense was quiet but enough. Amed Rosario had been in a deep slump — just 4 hits in his last 28 at-bats — before his solo homer broke through. Spencer Jones followed with his fourth home run of the year, pushing his RBI total to 12 on the season.
Those two swings were all Warren needed. Bednar came on in the ninth and recorded his 23rd save, locking down the 2-0 final. The Cubs managed nothing against a Yankees pitching staff that gave them no room to breathe all night.
Warren's Value Rises With Trade Deadline Approaching
Friday's outing could have real consequences beyond the standings. Analysts noted that Warren carries 4.5 years of team control, making him a valuable asset. With the trade deadline approaching — and chatter about a possible deal within 72 hours — his strong performance could shape the Yankees' options, according to Pinstripes Nation.
Teams covet controllable, affordable starters. Warren just showed he can be one. Whether the Yankees keep or move him, Friday proved he is a real piece. His changeup-heavy approach could define not just his role, but the franchise's near-term strategy.
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