Yankees Defeat Guardians 5-1, Avoid Series Sweep

The New York Yankees avoided a series sweep in Cleveland by defeating the Guardians 5-1, thanks to a strong seven-inning performance by Carlos Rodón, who allowed just one unearned run and struck out eight. Aaron Judge continued his torrid April, raising his MLB-leading average to .415 with a 2-for-4 day that included a long RBI triple, while Paul Goldschmidt added two RBIs and upped his average to .383. The Yankees, who had five players reach base three times, stranded 13 runners but out-hit the Guardians 11-5. Rodón has now thrown consecutive starts without allowing an earned run, lowering his season ERA to 3.50. The victory ensured New York has not been swept in a series of three games or more in Cleveland since 1970, and snapped the Guardians’ five-game winning streak. Both teams have Thursday off before starting new series on Friday.