Yankees secure extra-inning victory against Guardians without Aaron Judge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 1:33 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-5 in 10 innings on June 9, 2026. The victory comes as the Yankees manage the absence of Aaron Judge, who is sidelined with a rib stress fracture. Manager Aaron Boone expressed his frustration with repeated questions about Judge's absence and emphasized the team's depth and talent. Concerns remain about maintaining competitive performance without Judge contributing significantly to the lineup. The Yankees hope to keep pace in the AL East until Judge's anticipated return in August.
- •Yankees defeat Guardians 7-5 in 10 innings on June 9.
- •Aaron Judge is expected to miss games until August.
- •Boone defends team's ability to compete without Judge.
- •Yankees lead MLB in home runs despite Judge's absence.
- •Team must avoid losing ground in AL East standings.
- 1:33 PMYahoo Sports — The Yankees are surviving without Aaron Judge and Aaron Boone is done answering questions about it
"The Yankees lost the best hitter in baseball for a month and a half, and the early returns suggest they might just be okay. They beat the Guardians in extra innings, and manager Aaron Boone made clear he is finished entertaining the idea that his team can’t function without Aaron Judge.
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