New York Yankees routs Chicago Cubs 8-3
Game Summary
New York Yankees topped Chicago Cubs 8-3. A comfortable 5-run margin reflected New York Yankees's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the top of the 6th. New York Yankees pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Amed Rosario led New York Yankees's offense, going 1-for-3, 2 RBI. New York Yankees reliever Yovanny Cruz threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Kane Kepley led Chicago Cubs's offense, going 0-for-2, 1 RBI. Chicago Cubs reliever Zane Mills threw 3.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
New York Yankees starter Gerrit Cole: 1.2 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 3 K, 0 BB (26 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 7.3 IP, 2 ER, 7 K (ERA 2.45).
Chicago Cubs starter Edward Cabrera: 4.1 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 3 K, 2 BB (83 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. 3 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 4.7 IP, 3 ER, 3 K (ERA 5.79).
Hitting Analysis
New York Yankees: 4 H, 4 RBI (team AVG 0.286).
Chicago Cubs: 5 H, 1 RBI (team AVG 0.238).