Rodón Dominates, Vivas Breaks Through, and Yankees Notch 30th Win with Sweep of Rangers

NEW YORK — In a tightly contested afternoon at Yankee Stadium, the New York Yankees leaned on dominant pitching and a key swing from a young infielder to edge the Texas Rangers, 1-0. The victory completed a three-game sweep and brought the Yankees to the 30-win mark for the 2025 season.

The win was powered by Carlos Rodón, who delivered one of his strongest outings of the year. The left-hander tossed six scoreless innings, allowing just two hits while striking out eight and walking two. He threw 105 pitches and exited with his ERA lowered to 2.88 on the season.

Rodón’s performance continues a remarkable turnaround after a slow start. Through his first four starts, he posted a 1-3 record with a 5.48 ERA. Since then, he’s gone 5-0 with a 1.47 ERA over his last seven outings, stabilizing a Yankees rotation that has consistently held opposing lineups in check.

8 punch outs for The Dón 👊#RepBX pic.twitter.com/Bvbccc842X

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) May 22, 2025

Vivas Delivers First MLB Home Run

Offense was hard to come by on both sides, but the game’s only run came courtesy of Jorbit Vivas. In the fifth inning, the rookie second baseman connected with a fastball from Texas starter Nathan Eovaldi, sending it into the right field seats for his first Major League home run.

It was a milestone moment for Vivas, who has shown poise and range in the field since his call-up and now adds a key offensive highlight to his early resume. His home run proved to be all the Yankees would need, as the pitching staff shut down Texas from start to finish.

Vivas la Vida 💪

Congrats Jorbit on your first big league homer! pic.twitter.com/ErOtVrwTZB

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) May 22, 2025

Rodón’s Expanded Arsenal Pays Off

The Rangers struggled to mount any sustained pressure against Rodón, who mixed his pitches effectively throughout the outing. He leaned heavily on his slider (38 thrown) and four-seam fastball (37), while also working in 21 changeups and nine curveballs.

This diverse pitch mix highlights the evolution of Rodón’s approach in 2025. He entered the year aiming to become more complete on the mound, showing that success in the American League East requires more than just power pitching. Thursday’s outing was a clear example of that adjustment paying off.

Weaver Keeps Rolling

Luke Weaver continued his outstanding season out of the bullpen with another scoreless inning, further dropping his ERA to an incredible 0.40. The right-hander has quietly become one of the most dependable relievers on the staff, handling high-leverage spots and middle innings with efficiency and consistency.

His emergence has been crucial for the Yankees, especially with key relievers navigating injury stretches earlier in the year. Weaver’s command and calm presence have allowed the Yankees to bridge the gap to the late innings with minimal risk.

Third Sweep of the Season

Thursday’s win marked New York’s third series sweep of the season. The first came against the Brewers (March 27–30) and the second against the Royals (April 14–16). This latest sweep carried extra weight, coming against the defending World Series champions.

The Rangers were held to just four runs over the three-game set, a testament to the Yankees’ pitching depth and defensive sharpness. Over their last 14 games, New York has gone 11-3, climbing to a season-best 30-19 record and sitting 11 games over .500.

Looking Ahead

As the Yankees prepare for the next leg of their schedule, they’re doing so with a balanced roster that combines dominant pitching, a lights-out bullpen, and timely offensive production from both veterans and younger contributors.

Rodón’s turnaround, Vivas’s early impact, and Weaver’s consistency all underscore a team that is trending upward as summer approaches. With health and continued execution, the Yankees appear poised to remain contenders in a competitive American League.