Cam Schlittler leads Yankees to 5-3 win over Colorado Rockies
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The New York Yankees opened a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies with a 5-3 victory at home on Tuesday. Starting pitcher Cam Schlittler allowed one run on three hits and struck out 10 batters over his outing to anchor the win. New York capitalized on defensive errors early, while Heliot Ramos provided late support with a three-run home run in the eighth inning. Hunter Goodman hit a three-run homer for the Rockies in the ninth, but David Bednar recorded the final out to earn his 32nd save. Aaron Judge returned to the lineup from the injured list, logging three at-bats and playing six innings in right field. Jazz Chisholm Jr. exited the game in the ninth inning after a slide at second base.
- •The New York Yankees defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-3 in the Bronx.
- •Cam Schlittler struck out 10 batters and allowed only three hits in his start.
- •Heliot Ramos hit a three-run home run for the Yankees in the eighth inning.
- •Aaron Judge returned to the Yankees' lineup after a three-month injury absence.
- •Will Warren and Tomoyuki Sugano are the scheduled starting pitchers for Wednesday's game.
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Aaron Judge hitless in return, but Yankees beat Rockies behind Cam Schlittler’s dominance
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees top Rockies on Cam Schlittler’s gem and a late Heliot Ramos blast
- 1:50 AMYahoo Sports — Cam Schlittler deals, Heliot Ramos hits late homer in Yankees' 5-3 win over Rockies
"NEW YORK — The results were never going to be the most important part of Aaron Judge’s return to the Yankees. Just having the three-time American League MVP back in the lineup after a three-month stint on the injured list for a broken rib made Tuesday night a rousing success for the Yankees. So while Judge went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts in the Yankees’ 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies in ...
"Aaron Judge didn't get a hit in his return, but Schlittler dazzled yet again to lead the Yanks to a win.
"The Yankees defeated the Colorado Rockies in the opener of a three-game set Tuesday in the Bronx.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 2:30 AMAaron Judge hitless in return, but Yankees beat Rockies behind Cam Schlittler’s dominance
NEW YORK — The results were never going to be the most important part of Aaron Judge’s return to the Yankees. Just having the three-time American League MVP back in the lineup after a three-month stint on the injured list for a broken rib made Tuesday night a rousing success for the Yankees. So while Judge went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts in the Yankees’ 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies in ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 2:00 AMYankees top Rockies on Cam Schlittler’s gem and a late Heliot Ramos blast
Aaron Judge didn't get a hit in his return, but Schlittler dazzled yet again to lead the Yanks to a win.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 1:50 AMCam Schlittler deals, Heliot Ramos hits late homer in Yankees' 5-3 win over Rockies
The Yankees defeated the Colorado Rockies in the opener of a three-game set Tuesday in the Bronx.
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