The New York Yankees dominated the Cleveland Guardians with an 8-1 victory, powered by standout performances from Aaron Judge and Juan Soto. Judge hit two home runs, bringing his season total to a league-leading 47, while Soto contributed with a two-run homer and a three-run double. This game marked the Yankees' bounce-back after a tough loss the previous night, allowing them to reclaim the top spot in the AL East. The Guardians remain first in the AL Central despite the loss, having dropped four of their last five games. Rookie pitcher Joey Cantillo suffered the loss after allowing seven runs, continuing a challenging stretch for Cleveland. The Yankees improved their record to 9-2 when both Judge and Soto hit home runs in the same game, showcasing their powerful offensive synergy.