Yankees Win First 1-0 Game Since 2003

Carlos Rodón delivered his best performance of the season, pitching six scoreless innings with nine strikeouts and allowing only two hits as the New York Yankees edged the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 for their fifth consecutive win. Despite issuing four walks, Rodón avoided the home runs that had troubled his prior outings, aided by strong defensive plays from Anthony Volpe and Paul Goldschmidt. Trent Grisham drove in the game's only run with an RBI single in the second inning, while relievers Mark Leiter Jr., Fernando Cruz, and Luke Weaver preserved the shutout. The Rays threatened but were thwarted by baserunning errors and solid Yankees fielding, including a relay that caught Jonathan Aranda attempting to stretch a double into a triple. This marked the Yankees' first 1-0 victory since 2003, emphasizing their pitching and defensive strength. Rodón, now with 37 strikeouts ranking third in the majors, is slated to face the Guardians in his next start.