In a thrilling conclusion to their three-game series, the New York Yankees edged out the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 6-5 victory in an intense, extra-innings battle on April 4th. This win not only secured the game but also clinched the series for the Yankees, with a 2-1 scoreline.
Series Recap:
- Game 1 (April 2nd): The Diamondbacks took an early lead in the series with a commanding 7-0 victory, dominating the Yankees both offensively and defensively.
- Game 2 (April 3rd): The Yankees bounced back with a strong performance, winning 5-2 and evening the series.
- Game 3 (April 4th): The decisive game went down to the wire, with the Yankees emerging victorious in 11 innings, 6-5.
Game 3 Highlights:
The final game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams displaying resilience and determination. The Yankees jumped to an early lead, but the Diamondbacks fought back, tying the game in the later innings. However, the Yankees managed to pull ahead in the 11th inning, holding off the Diamondbacks’ rally to secure the win.
The victory was a collective effort, with key contributions from both the Yankees’ bullpen and their lineup. Despite a valiant effort from the Diamondbacks, the Yankees’ persistence paid off, allowing them to seal the series.
This hard-fought win not only gave the Yankees a series victory but also showcased their ability to perform under pressure, setting a positive tone as they move forward in the season.
Yankees vs Arizona Diamondbacks Match Player Stats(4th April)
Yankees Hitting
| Hitters | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Torres | 2B | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .214 | .333 | .250 |
| J. Soto | RF | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .345 | .441 | .483 |
| A. Judge | DH | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .179 | .273 | .357 |
| A. Rizzo | 1B | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .222 | .323 | .259 |
| A. Volpe | SS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .409 | .500 | .682 |
| A. Verdugo | CF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .160 | .214 | .280 |
| O. Cabrera | LF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .346 | .393 | .615 |
| A. Wells | C | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .214 | .333 | .214 |
| T. Grisham | CF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .200 | .000 |
| J. Berti (PH) | 3B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .167 | .167 | .167 |
Batting Summary:
- 2B: Judge (2, McGough)
- HR: Judge (1, 4th inning off Kelly 1 on, 1 Out); Verdugo (1, 10th inning off Ginkel 1 on, 0 Out)
- RBI: Judge 3 (4), Verdugo 2 (3)
- GIDP: Torres; Volpe
- Team LOB: 4
- Team RISP: 3-7 (Torres 1-2, Volpe 0-1, Rizzo 0-1, Soto 0-1, Judge 1-1, Verdugo 1-1)
Fielding Summary:
- DP: 1 (Torres-Volpe)
- E: Volpe (2, throw)
Diamondbacks Hitting
| Hitters | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Marte | SS | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .345 | .382 | .517 |
| C. Carroll | RF | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .227 | .393 | .273 |
| L. Gurriel Jr. | LF | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .267 | .333 | .633 |
| C. Walker | 1B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .250 | .344 | .607 |
| E. Suarez | 3B | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .346 | .379 | .500 |
| B. Alexander | 2B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .417 | .500 | .667 |
| J. Peterson (PH) | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .333 | .000 |
| J. Barrosa | CF | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | .200 | .300 |
| T. Barnhart | C | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .400 | .500 | .400 |
| J. Pederson (PH) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | .643 | .600 | |
| G. Moreno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .211 | .318 | .368 |
| G. Perdomo | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | .333 | .292 |
| J. McCarthy (PR) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .333 | .333 | |
| S. McGough | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Batting Summary:
- 2B: Suárez (1, Rodón); Marte (2, Rodón); Carroll (1, Rodón)
- HR: Marte (1, 5th inning off Rodón 0 on, 2 Out); Alexander (1, 2nd inning off Rodón 0 on, 1 Out)
- RBI: Marte (4), Barrosa (1), Alexander (3), Perdomo (2), Carroll (1)
- 2-Out RBI: Marte, Barrosa, Carroll
- Team LOB: 9
- Team RISP: 2-12 (Marte 0-1, McGough 0-1, Barrosa 1-2, Peterson 0-1, Suárez 0-1, Perdomo 0-1, Pederson 0-1, Carroll 1-2, Gurriel Jr. 0-1, Walker 0-1)
Fielding Summary:
- DP: 2 (Suárez-Alexander-Walker 2)
- E: Barnhart (1, catcher’s interference)
Yankees Pitching
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Rodon | 5.1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 95-60 | 2.79 |
| I. Hamilton | 2.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 27-19 | 0.00 |
| J. Loaisiga | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13-9 | 0.00 |
| C. Holmes (W, 1-0, B, 1) | 1.1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22-13 | 0.00 |
| C. Ferguson (S, 1) | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 12-9 | 0.00 |
| Team | 11.0 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 169-110 |
Pitching Summary:
- WP: Holmes
- IBB: Moreno (by Ferguson)
- HBP: Walker (by Holmes)
- First-pitch strikes/Batters Faced: Holmes 4/7; Rodón 13/24; Loáisiga 2/3; Ferguson 3/4; Hamilton 4/7
- Called strikes-Swinging strikes-Foul balls-In play strikes: Holmes-2-2-4-5; Rodón-15-7-19-19; Loáisiga-4-0-3-2; Ferguson-3-2-3-1; Hamilton-6-7-3-3
- Ground Balls-Fly Balls: Holmes 4-0; Rodón 4-8; Loáisiga 2-0; Hamilton 1-2
- Game Scores: C. Rodón 47
Diamondbacks Pitching
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Kelly | 7.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 91-64 | 1.98 |
| J. Mantiply | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14-9 | 4.91 |
| R. Thompson | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11-9 | 0.00 |
| K. Ginkel | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12-8 | 3.00 |
| S. McGough (L, 0-1) | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23-18 | 1.80 |
| Team | 11.0 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 151-108 |
Pitching Summary:
- BK: McGough
- First-pitch strikes/Batters Faced: Kelly 17/26; Mantiply 2/3; McGough 4/5; Thompson 2/3; Ginkel 1/4
- Called strikes-Swinging strikes-Foul balls-In play strikes: Kelly-17-10-16-18; Mantiply-5-2-0-2; McGough-2-2-10-3; Thompson-3-1-3-2; Ginkel-0-1-3-4
- Ground Balls-Fly Balls: Kelly 8-7; Mantiply 1-1; McGough 0-2; Thompson 0-2; Ginkel 1-2
- Game Scores: M. Kelly 62
