Yankees defeat Rockies 5-3 in pitchers' duel at Yankee Stadium

The New York Yankees defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on September 8, 2026, at Yankee Stadium. New York starter Cam Schlittler allowed only three hits and one run over seven innings, while striking out 10 batters. Colorado pitcher Gabriel Hughes worked five innings, yielding four hits and two runs while recording six strikeouts. Adael Amador provided a solo home run for the Rockies in the third inning, and Hunter Goodman added a two-run shot in the ninth. The Yankees secured the victory after closer David Bednar struck out Mickey Moniak to end the game following Goodman's late homer.

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