Yankees pitching staff limits Padres to three hits in 5-1 series win

The New York Yankees secured a 5-1 victory over the San Diego Padres to clinch their three-game road series on Friday. The Yankees offense established an early lead by chasing Padres starter Robbie Ray after two and a third innings, during which he allowed five earned runs. Spencer Jones, Cody Bellinger, and George Lombard provided key run-scoring contributions to build the cushion. Yankees starter Carlos Rodon limited the Padres to two hits and one run over five innings of work. A quartet of relievers—Carson Fulmer, Brent Headrick, John Schreiber, and Tim Hill—held the Padres hitless until a ninth-inning single by Austin Hays to close the contest. The teams finish their series on Sunday with Gerrit Cole scheduled to face Michael King.

• 2:29 AMYahoo Sports — Carlos Rodon, Yankees bullpen hold Padres to three hits in 5-1 win to clinch series