Yankees score 12 runs in series opener against White Sox
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 1:54 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Yankees defeated the White Sox 12-2 in their series opener on June 16. Gerrit Cole earned the win, allowing two runs over six innings. New York's offense produced 15 hits, with all starters contributing. Paul Goldschmidt and Ben Rice each hit two-run home runs to extend the Yankees' lead significantly. The Yankees improved their record with this performance, adding to eight games with 10-plus runs this season.
- •Yankees recorded 15 hits, all starters had at least one.
- •Gerrit Cole struck out six in six innings pitched.
- •Paul Goldschmidt and Ben Rice each hit two-run home runs.
- •The Yankees overcame an early 1-0 deficit after a White Sox homer.
- •This game marks the Yankees' eighth of the season with 10-plus runs.
- 1:54 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees offense explodes for 12 runs in win over White Sox
"The Yankees offense exploded in support of Gerrit Cole as New York took their series opener against the White Sox, 12-2, on Tuesday night.
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