Yankees Clinch Winning Season with 2-0 Cubs Win

The New York Yankees clinched their 32nd consecutive winning season with a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday at Wrigley Field. Clarke Schmidt, making his first start since May due to a lat injury, pitched 4.2 scoreless innings, and Nestor Cortes closed with 4.1 shutout innings in relief. This marks the Yankees' second consecutive shutout victory, having won 3-0 against the Cubs the previous day with a standout performance by Luis Gil. The Yankees' strong pitching, combined with timely small-ball offense, has put them just a half-game behind the AL East-leading Baltimore Orioles. Aaron Judge and Jazz Chisholm's aggressive base running was pivotal in Saturday's win, and Gerrit Cole is set to start the next game for New York. Despite a lack of home runs, the Yankees have shown resilience and depth in their pitching staff, positioning them well for the postseason.