Reds win 4-1 as Burns secures eighth straight decision against Yankees
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 8:52 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Chase Burns pitched five innings, allowing one run, as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the New York Yankees 4-1 on June 21, 2026. Tyler Stephenson's three-run homer in the fourth inning and an RBI double from Noelvi Marte in the ninth secured the win for the Reds. The Yankees struggled offensively, going 0 for 9 with runners in scoring position and suffering their third loss in four games. New York's Elmer Rodríguez, making his fourth career start, allowed three runs over four innings. The Reds will face the Milwaukee Brewers in Cincinnati next, while the Yankees head to Detroit to play the Tigers.
- •Chase Burns improves to 9-1 with his performance.
- •Tyler Stephenson hits a three-run homer in the fourth inning.
- •Yankees steal six bases but fail to capitalize.
- •New York goes hitless in the final 24 at-bats with runners in scoring position.
- •Reds face Brewers next; Yankees play Tigers in their upcoming series.
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Burns wins 8th straight decision, Stephenson hits a 3-run homer, and Reds beat Yankees
- 8:56 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees hitless with runners in scoring position again as Chase Burns, Reds finish off series victory in Bronx
- 8:52 PMYahoo Sports — Burns wins 8th straight decision, Stephenson hits a 3-run homer, and Reds beat Yankees 4-1
"Even on an afternoon in which they faced one of MLB’s filthiest flamethrowers, the Yankees had their chances. They made Cincinnati Reds ace Chase Burns feel the heat throughout his five innings Sunday, totaling eight baserunners and stealing six bases against the 23-year-old phenom. They put plenty of pressure on the Reds’ bullpen once Burns departed, too. But the big hit eluded the Yankees ...
"Chase Burns pitched five innings of one-run ball and survived six stolen bases for his eighth straight win, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Yankees 4-1 on Sunday. Tyler Stephenson hit a three-run homer in the fourth off New York rookie Elmer Rodríguez (0-2) as the Reds withstood allowing six steals for the second time this season.
"Chase Burns pitched five innings of one-run ball and survived six stolen bases for his eighth straight win, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Yankees 4-1 on Sunday. Tyler Stephenson hit a three-run homer in the fourth off New York rookie Elmer Rodríguez (0-2) as the Reds withstood allowing six steals for the second time this season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 3:20 AMBurns wins 8th straight decision, Stephenson hits a 3-run homer, and Reds beat Yankees
Chase Burns pitched five innings of one-run ball and survived six stolen bases for his eighth straight win, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Yankees 4-1 on Sunday. Tyler Stephenson hit a three-run homer in the fourth off New York rookie Elmer Rodríguez (0-2) as the Reds withstood allowing six steals for the second time this season.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 8:56 PMYankees hitless with runners in scoring position again as Chase Burns, Reds finish off series victory in Bronx
Even on an afternoon in which they faced one of MLB’s filthiest flamethrowers, the Yankees had their chances. They made Cincinnati Reds ace Chase Burns feel the heat throughout his five innings Sunday, totaling eight baserunners and stealing six bases against the 23-year-old phenom. They put plenty of pressure on the Reds’ bullpen once Burns departed, too. But the big hit eluded the Yankees ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 8:52 PMBurns wins 8th straight decision, Stephenson hits a 3-run homer, and Reds beat Yankees 4-1
Chase Burns pitched five innings of one-run ball and survived six stolen bases for his eighth straight win, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Yankees 4-1 on Sunday. Tyler Stephenson hit a three-run homer in the fourth off New York rookie Elmer Rodríguez (0-2) as the Reds withstood allowing six steals for the second time this season.
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