Aaron Judge hit his 48th homer and Gerrit Cole secured his 150th career win as the Yankees defeated the Guardians 6-0 on Thursday. Judge, who leads the majors in home runs and is on pace for 61 this season, has been instrumental in the Yankees' strong performance, helping them secure a 22-6 record against AL Central teams. Cole, who allowed just one hit over six innings, joins Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, and Clayton Kershaw as the only active pitchers with at least 150 career wins. The Guardians' recent struggles, losing five of their last six games, have significant playoff implications, as the Yankees now hold the head-to-head tiebreaker should the teams finish with identical records. The Yankees' dominance in this series further underscores their strong positioning for the playoffs.