Yankees Win Series Over Braves Led by Stroman's Six-Inning Start

Marcus Stroman delivered a crucial performance for the New York Yankees in their 4-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves, pitching six innings of one-run ball in his best start of the season. Stroman, returning from a left knee inflammation injury, allowed five hits and no walks while striking out four, providing much-needed stability to a Yankees pitching staff that had been heavily taxed in the first two games of the series. Aaron Judge contributed early with his 36th home run, tying him with Alex Rodriguez for sixth place in Yankees franchise history, which helped set the tone for the win. The Yankees bullpen, which had been overused in previous games, was preserved by Stroman's length, with Devin Williams securing the save despite allowing a leadoff homer to Ronald Acuña Jr. This victory gave the Yankees a series win at Truist Park and momentum heading into a critical upcoming series against the AL East-leading Toronto Blue Jays. Stroman's improvement since returning from injury has been significant, lowering his ERA and establishing him as a key starter amid injuries to other pitchers.