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McMahon's seventh-inning single leads Yankees past Guardians 2-1

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 8:12 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

McMahon's seventh-inning single leads Yankees past Guardians 2-1

Summary

Ryan McMahon's go-ahead single in the seventh inning helped the New York Yankees secure a 2-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on June 4, 2026. The win allowed the Yankees to avoid a three-game sweep in the series, which star Aaron Judge missed due to a bruised rib. Jazz Chisholm Jr. contributed a sacrifice fly in the fourth, tying the game. Carlos Rodón pitched six strong innings, giving up just one run and two hits while striking out seven. The Yankees improved to seven wins in their last ten games. Next, the Guardians will face the Texas Rangers, while the Yankees will host the Boston Red Sox in their upcoming series.

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By the Numbers

•Yankees rally in the seventh to secure a 2-1 win.
•Carlos Rodón struck out seven in six innings pitched.
•Jazz Chisholm Jr. recorded a tying sacrifice fly.
•Guardians next play Texas; Yankees host Boston.

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8:12 PMYahoo Sports — McMahon hits go-ahead RBI single in 7th as Yankees beat Guardians 2-1 to avoid 3-game sweep

What they're saying

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Ryan McMahon hit a go-ahead single in the seventh inning, Carlos Rodón combined with three relievers on a two-hitter and the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 Thursday to salvage the finale of a three-game series that star Aaron Judge missed. New York manager Aaron Boone said before the game that the team was awaiting an update on Judge, who has a bruised rib on his right side that is causing shoulder pain. Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a tying sacrifice fly in the fourth and started the seventh-inning rally with a one-out walk from Codi Heuer (0-1).
— Yahoo Sportsby LARRY FLEISHER

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