Jazz Chisholm hits eighth-inning homer to lift Yankees over Guardians
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Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a home run in the eighth inning to lead the New York Yankees past the Cleveland Guardians 3-2 on June 9. Chisholm's shot came after he faced 'overrated' chants from the home crowd, which he acknowledged affected his earlier at-bats. He worked a full count before connecting on a slider, marking his fourth career go-ahead homer in the eighth inning or later. Chisholm, who previously struggled at the plate, is finding success at the right time.
- •Yankees win against Guardians 3-2 on June 9.
- •Chisholm hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning.
- •Chants of 'overrated' from fans motivated Chisholm.
- •This is Chisholm's fourth career eighth-inning go-ahead homer.
- •Chisholm has three home runs in his last six games.
- 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Jazz Chisholm Jr. answers `overrated’ chants with 8th-inning homer for Yankees in Cleveland
- 6:11 AMESPN — Yanks' Chisholm quiets 'overrated' chants with HR
- 4:11 AMYahoo Sports — All that Jazz: Chisholm answers `overrated' chants with 8th-inning homer for Yankees in Cleveland
"Jazz Chisholm Jr. once again showed why he relishes being the opposing player fans love to hate. The flashy second baseman quieted chants of “overrated” in Cleveland with a home run in the eighth inning that sent the New York Yankees to a 3-2 victory over the Guardians on Tuesday night. Chisholm admitted the chants got him a little too riled up in the fifth, when he overswung at a couple of pitches and struck out.
"Jazz Chisholm clapped back at chants of "overrated" in Cleveland on Tuesday night, homering in the eighth inning to lift the Yankees to a 3-2 win over the Guardians.
"Jazz Chisholm Jr. once again showed why he relishes being the opposing player fans love to hate.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 4:10 PMJazz Chisholm Jr. answers `overrated’ chants with 8th-inning homer for Yankees in Cleveland
Jazz Chisholm Jr. once again showed why he relishes being the opposing player fans love to hate.
- ESPNJun 10, 2026, 6:11 AMYanks' Chisholm quiets 'overrated' chants with HR
Jazz Chisholm clapped back at chants of "overrated" in Cleveland on Tuesday night, homering in the eighth inning to lift the Yankees to a 3-2 win over the Guardians.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 4:11 AMAll that Jazz: Chisholm answers `overrated' chants with 8th-inning homer for Yankees in Cleveland
Jazz Chisholm Jr. once again showed why he relishes being the opposing player fans love to hate. The flashy second baseman quieted chants of “overrated” in Cleveland with a home run in the eighth inning that sent the New York Yankees to a 3-2 victory over the Guardians on Tuesday night. Chisholm admitted the chants got him a little too riled up in the fifth, when he overswung at a couple of pitches and struck out.
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