Yankees Edge Rockies For Series Win 5–4 in Hard-Fought One-Run Victory

The New York Yankees edged the Colorado Rockies 5–4 in a tightly contested matchup, powered by timely hitting and solid bullpen work. Despite not hitting a single home run, the Yankees found production up and down the lineup, with Jose Escarra leading the way with a three-hit, two-RBI performance.

The series win improves the Yankees’ record as they continue to find offensive rhythm while maintaining pitching consistency. Meanwhile, Rockies starter Antonio Senzatela dropped to 1–9 on the season after surrendering four runs over 4.1 innings.

Yankees Offense Delivers Without the Long Ball

New York opened scoring with back-to-back doubles from Ben Rice and Aaron Judge in the third inning. Judge’s double brought home Rice, giving the Yankees a 1–0 lead. They would add three more runs in the fifth, capitalizing on another RBI double from catcher Jose Escarra and a sacrifice fly by Jasson Dominguez.

Judge stayed hot with a 2-for-4 day, raising his batting average to .397 and on-base percentage to an incredible .487. Although he didn’t go deep, his 14th double of the year helped set the tone early. Cody Bellinger and Dominguez each drove in runs, while Anthony Volpe added a triple in a one-hit effort.

Paul Goldschmidt also continued his recent hot streak with two hits and two runs scored, bringing his average up to .345. The Yankees’ hitters struck out nine times but drew four walks and tallied nine total hits, consistently pressuring Colorado pitching.

J.C. Escarra Breaks Out

Making the most of his opportunity, Escarra went 3-for-4 and drove in two of the Yankees’ five runs. It was easily his best performance of the season, raising his batting average to .244 and giving him six RBIs on the year. One of his hits came with two outs, delivering a key RBI that proved crucial in the narrow victory.

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— New York Yankees (@Yankees) May 26, 2025

Yankees Pitching Holds Steady

Will Warren started for New York and worked four innings, giving up two earned runs on two hits and two walks while striking out seven. He kept the Rockies off balance but reached his pitch limit after 57 pitches (38 strikes).

Jonathan Loáisiga, Mark Leiter Jr., Devin Williams, and Luke Weaver combined for the final five innings. Leiter earned the win after retiring all five batters he faced, including two strikeouts. Williams recorded his sixth hold, while Weaver locked down his eighth save despite allowing a run and three hits in the ninth.

New York’s bullpen combined for eight strikeouts and just six baserunners over five innings. The group continues to be one of the most reliable in the American League.

Rockies Fall Just Short Despite Moniak’s Blast

The Rockies mounted a late charge thanks to a solo home run from Mickey Moniak in the 9th inning — his fourth of the year. He finished the game 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. Ryan McMahon and Brenton Doyle each drove in a run as well, but the Rockies stranded 13 runners and went just 2-for-10 with runners in scoring position.

Left fielder Jordan Beck was one of the few bright spots, going 2-for-5 with a double. Elehuris Montero and Hunter Goodman each added a hit, but Colorado couldn’t string together enough offense against the Yankees’ bullpen.

Rockies Pitching Struggles Continue

Antonio Senzatela dropped his ninth decision of the year, allowing four runs on six hits in 4.1 innings. He walked one and struck out four but struggled with command in key moments. Jake Bird followed and was unable to stop the bleeding, walking one and allowing a hit without recording an out.

Jimmy Herget gave Colorado a lift with 2.1 perfect innings, striking out three, while Tyler Kinley and Steven Halvorsen each allowed a run in the final two frames. The Rockies’ bullpen continues to search for consistency, as the staff ERA hovers near the bottom of the league.

Game Notes

• Ben Rice notched his 11th double of the season, finishing 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored.
• Anthony Volpe hit his second triple of the season and stole his 6th base.
• The Yankees struck out nine times but drew four walks and left 13 men on base.
• New York went 3-for-9 with runners in scoring position.
• Luke Weaver allowed three hits in the ninth but secured the save with a flyout to end it.
• Mickey Moniak’s solo home run was his fourth of the year.

Box Score Breakdown

Yankees Hitters: Goldschmidt 2-5, 2 R; Rice 1-4, R, BB; Judge 2-4, RBI, 2B, BB; Bellinger 0-4, RBI, BB; Dominguez 0-2, RBI, SF, BB, SB; Volpe 1-4, 3B; Escarra 3-4, 2 RBI, 2B; LeMahieu 0-4; Peraza 0-4

Yankees Pitching: Warren: 4.0 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K Loáisiga: 1.2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K Leiter Jr. (W): 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K Williams (H): 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K Weaver (S): 1.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K

Rockies Hitters: Beck 2-5, 2B, R; Tovar 1-5, R; Goodman 1-4, BB; McMahon 1-4, RBI, R; Doyle 1-3, RBI, BB; Toglia 0-2, 2 BB; Moniak 1-4, HR, RBI, R; Martini 0-4; Amador 1-4

Rockies Pitching: Senzatela (L): 4.1 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 4 K Bird: 0.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB Herget: 2.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K Kinley: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K Halvorsen: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K

With the win, the Yankees continue to build momentum, while the Rockies will need to regroup quickly. New York will look to carry this balanced approach into the next game of the series.