Yankees Extend Winning Streak to Seven, Close Gap in AL East After Extra-Innings Thriller
CHICAGO – The New York Yankees secured their seventh consecutive victory in a dramatic 11-inning contest against the Chicago White Sox, winning 3-0 on the road. The win propels the Yankees closer to the American League East led and solidifies their position in the Wild Card standings.
The Yankees initially took the lead in the 7th inning thanks to a strong throw from Austin Wells, but the White Sox battled back, tying the game after star Yankees player Williams was hit by two pitches and subsequently lost points after contact with the outfield wall.The decisive runs came in the 11th, fueled by hits from Cody Bellinger, Jazz chisholm Jr., and Anthony Volpe.
This latest victory comes during a favorable stretch against weaker opponents – the Washington nationals and now the White Sox – allowing the Yankees to make meaningful ground in the standings. New York now boasts a record of 76 wins and 60 losses, currently holding the top Wild Card spot. Thay lead the second-place Boston Red Sox by 1.5 games and trail the AL East-leading Baltimore Orioles by just two games.
