Schlittler and Judge propel Yankees to tight victory
PUBLISHED Apr 29, 2026, 12:38 AM ET
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ARLINGTON, Texas. Cam Schlittler struck out eight over six scoreless innings and Aaron Judge hit a 12th-home-run moonshot as the New York Yankees defeated the Texas Rangers 3-2 Tuesday night at Globe Life Field, handing the Yankees their 10th win in 11 games and securing a series advantage in Texas. The victory extended New York’s recent surge this week, with Austin Wells adding a seventh-inning solo homer and David Bednar recording the save despite allowing late runs after a throwing error. Judge’s ninth-inning homer tied him for the major-league lead, and the win leaves the Rangers assessing bullpen execution and the Yankees building momentum for upcoming games.
By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- First inning: Yankees score on Cody Bellinger double; Judge scores from first base.
- Sixth inning: Schlittler completes six shutout innings with eight strikeouts.
- Seventh inning: Austin Wells hits a solo home run for New York.
- Ninth inning: Aaron Judge hits his 12th homer; Rangers rally produces runs.
- Ninth inning conclusion: David Bednar secures save via game-ending double play; Yankees win 3-2.
News Intelligence
- The Yankees' recent surge is a morale booster for fans. Schlittler's strong performance and Judge's home run prowess are exciting to watch. If you're a baseball fan, this winning streak may make your game nights more enjoyable.
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The New York Yankees, notably Aaron Judge and rookie starter Cam Schlittler, benefited from the win by extending a 10-win surge, securing series momentum in Texas and advancing Judge’s league-leading home run tally.
The Texas Rangers and their bullpen suffered a narrow defeat after late ninth-inning damage and a throwing error, leaving questions about late-inning execution despite Jacob deGrom’s strong outing.
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