Lefty Kyle Freeland was solid, but Colorado gets just four hits in loss to New York.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 23: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees celebrates after hitting a sixth inning home run against the Colorado Rockies at Yankee Stadium on August 23, 2024 in New York City. The Yankees overpowered the Rockies in the Bronx Friday night. Given the ongoing struggles of Colorado’s offense, it only took a couple of mighty swings.
It was Judge’s 49th homer of the season. The crowd at Yankee Stadium serenaded him with “MVP!” chants.The Yankees, owners of the best record in the American League, improved to 76-53. Colorado, now 47-82, officially clinched its sixth consecutive losing season. The Rockies are on pace to lose 103 games.
Freeland pitched 6 2/3 innings and gave up two earned runs on five hits. With his sinker and slider working, he got 11 outs via groundballs. He struck out three and walked two. It was a solid performance, but it wasn’t nearly enough, given Colorado’s empty at-bats.
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