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Published Jun 18, 2026Updated Jun 181
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Yankees Defeat White Sox 10-5 Behind Bellinger and Goldschmidt Home Runs
The New York Yankees defeated the Chicago White Sox 10-5 on Wednesday, with Cody Bellinger hitting a home run and nearly completing the cycle, and Paul Goldschmidt contributing a three-run homer. The victory extended the Yankees' win streak to four games and their AL East lead to 3½ games over Tampa Bay despite the ongoing absence of injured star Aaron Judge.
Quick Facts
- Yankees defeated White Sox
- Bellinger hit two-run home run in first inning
- Bellinger recorded double and single, three hits total
- Goldschmidt hit three-run home run
- Bellinger nearly completed cycle
The New York Yankees dominated the Chicago White Sox 10-5 on Wednesday night, with strong performances from Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt leading the offensive assault. Bellinger hit an early two-run home run and fell just a triple short of completing the cycle, while also recording a double and a single for three hits in the game. Goldschmidt contributed a three-run homer to cap off a dominant fifth inning that proved decisive in the victory.
The Yankees extended their winning streak to four consecutive games and improved to 9-4 over their last 13 contests despite the indefinite absence of star slugger Aaron Judge, sidelined by a right rib fracture. The victory extended New York's lead in the American League East to 3½ games ahead of Tampa Bay. The celebration was heightened by ceremonial first pitches thrown by NBA champion New York Knicks players Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart.
Goldschmidt's home run marked his third in four games and was his 11th of the season, surpassing his total from 146 games last season. Jazz Chisholm Jr. became the fifth Yankees player to reach double digits in home runs this season with a seventh-inning blast that extended the lead to 10-3. José Caballero added a two-run single in the fifth inning, while Anthony Volpe contributed a two-run triple in the second.
White Sox starting pitcher Anthony Kay (6-2) was tagged for runs early, with Bellinger's two-run shot coming in the first inning. Relief pitcher Tyler Davis entered after Sean Newcomb was struck in the left triceps by a line drive from Volpe. Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón (3-2) was effective against his former team, allowing three runs and seven hits over five innings while striking out seven and walking one.
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Why This Matters
The Yankees' four-game winning streak and expanding divisional lead demonstrate organizational resilience despite losing their most marquee player to injury. The emergence of complementary power hitters like Bellinger and Goldschmidt suggests the team has developed sufficient offensive depth to compete at a championship level, while Carlos Rodón's effective performance against his former team signals potential playoff rotation strength.
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Jun 18, 2026
WireFirst inning: Bellinger hits two-run home run off Anthony Kay
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WireSecond inning: Volpe hits two-run triple
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WireSeventh inning: Chisholm Jr. hits home run to extend lead to 10-3
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WireFinal score: Yankees 10, White Sox 5