Jazz Chisholm had a remarkable game for the New York Yankees, delivering five RBIs in his second consecutive two-homer performance. His contributions, along with Gleyber Torres’s go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 12th inning, led the Yankees to a hard-fought 7-6 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night. This win marked the Yankees’ first four-game winning streak since early June.
Chisholm’s stellar performance included an RBI grounder in the first inning, a solo home run in the sixth off Aaron Nola, and a crucial three-run homer in the seventh against Matt Strahm, propelling the Yankees to a 5-4 lead. Chisholm, who was traded from Miami to New York over the weekend, expressed his excitement about contributing to a winning team and his goal of helping the Yankees reach the playoffs.
Chisholm’s recent success with the Yankees, including two multi-homer games in three appearances, stands in contrast to his previous performances with Miami. Yankees manager Aaron Boone praised Chisholm’s enjoyment of the game and his positive presence within the team.
The back-and-forth game saw Clay Holmes’ wild pitch allowing Josh Rojas to score the tying run in the ninth. Both teams continued to trade leads until Torres’ sacrifice fly in the 12th inning, securing the Yankees’ victory. Michael Tonkin’s solid relief pitching helped seal the win and handed the Phillies their third consecutive loss.
Bryce Harper’s struggles at the plate continued as he went 0 for 5 in the game, contributing to the Phillies’ recent challenges. Despite this, Phillies manager Rob Thomson remains optimistic about the team’s ability to bounce back from their current slump.
The victory marked an important milestone for the Yankees, as they secured their first four-game winning streak since early June. Chisholm’s impressive display with the team, including celebratory bat flips and key defensive plays, has quickly endeared him to Yankees fans.
New York’s victory also highlighted the debut of pitcher Will Warren, who stepped in after Gerrit Cole was scratched from the lineup due to body fatigue. The 25-year-old right-hander impressed with a solid performance in his first major league appearance.
The game also featured notable pitching performances from players like Carlos Estévez and Mark Leiter Jr., who recently joined the Phillies and Yankees, respectively. Estévez extended his scoreless streak, while Leiter Jr. made a swift transition to his new team, reflecting on his family’s legacy in baseball.
The Yankees and Phillies are set to conclude their three-game series on Wednesday afternoon, with Nestor Cortes Jr. and Cristopher Sánchez taking the mound for their respective teams.
