The Yankees turned a one-run deficit into a commanding lead with a six-run sixth inning, overwhelming the Rangers 9-2 at Yankee Stadium. New York sent 10 batters to the plate in the decisive frame, erasing a 2-1 deficit and putting the game away early.
Cody Bellinger led the offensive charge, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Trent Grisham drove in three runs on three hits, including the pivotal three-run double that broke the game open in the sixth. Bellinger's first-inning triple brought home Paul Goldschmidt for the game's opening run.
The sixth inning began with Grisham's double to left that scored Bellinger, McMahon and Rosario, giving New York a 4-2 lead. Escarra followed with an RBI single, Judge added another run-scoring single, and Bellinger capped the rally with his second RBI hit of the game. The Yankees added insurance runs in the seventh and eighth innings to complete the rout.
MacKenzie Gore struggled for Texas, allowing five runs on six hits over 5.1 innings with three walks and three strikeouts. His ERA stands at 5.18. Ezequiel Duran provided both Rangers runs, homering in the third inning and driving in Osuna with a fielder's choice in the fifth.
New York snapped a one-game losing streak to improve to 25-12, maintaining first place in their division. Texas fell to 17-19 despite winning their previous game.