The Yankees are not just winning right now. They are bullying teams.
This is the version of the Yankees fans were waiting to see.
Not the tight, nervous, one-run-game version. Not the “hope the bullpen survives” version. I’m talking about the version that walks into Houston, puts up crooked numbers early, keeps adding on, and turns the night into a full-blown beatdown.
The Yankees beat the Astros 12-4 on Friday night at Daikin Park, extending their winning streak to seven games. And this one was not complicated.
They hit. They walked. They slugged. They made Lance McCullers Jr. work. They got another strong start from Will Warren. And Jazz Chisholm Jr.? Yeah, he looked like a guy starting to wake up at the perfect time.
He delivered the big first-inning blow with a two-run single that helped the Yankees jump ahead 3-0 before Houston could even settle in. Then in the fourth, he turned on one and sent it out to right field for his second homer of the season.
And he was not done.
In the seventh, he added another RBI single as the Yankees kept pouring it on.
This is what makes Jazz so interesting. When he is going bad, it looks ugly. But when he starts clicking, he changes the entire feel of the lineup. Speed, power, energy, attitude — all of it.
Ryan McMahon got it started with a solo shot in the second. Jazz added his homer in the fourth. Ben Rice launched his ninth of the season in the seventh. José Caballero followed with a solo blast later in that same inning.
This lineup had 13 hits, 12 runs, four homers, and six walks. Aaron Judge went 0-for-2, and the Yankees still scored 12 runs.
Because when Judge does not have to carry the entire offense for them to win big, that is when this team starts looking scary.
Ben Rice went 2-for-5 with three runs scored, two RBIs, a double, and a homer.
His OPS is sitting at 1.197 after this one.
Let’s look at the stats and be honest — Rice is not just “helping.” He is becoming one of the most dangerous bats in this lineup.
Every time he steps in, there is damage potential. And the Yankees need that. They need more than Judge. They need more than Stanton. They need young bats making noise.
Rice is doing exactly that.
Will Warren Did His Job
Will Warren gave the Yankees six innings, allowing two runs on seven hits with one walk and six strikeouts.
That is a winning start.
Not perfect. Not flashy every inning. But steady, composed, and good enough to keep the game under control while the offense handled business.
Warren is now 3-0, and he has allowed two runs or fewer in five of his six starts this season.
That is not luck. That is a pitcher giving his team a chance every time out.
The Only Concern: Giancarlo Stanton
The one thing Yankees fans will be watching now is Giancarlo Stanton.
Stanton had an RBI single in the sixth, but later exited with right lower leg tightness after being unable to score from second on a J.C. Escarra single to the left-field wall.
That is the part you do not love.
The Yankees are rolling, the offense is clicking, and Stanton had been contributing. So now you just hope this is nothing serious, because this team does not need injury drama creeping in while everything else is finally starting to line up.
Seven Straight Wins
The Yankees are now 17-9.
Seven straight wins.
Four homers.
Twelve runs.
Another strong start.
And Jazz Chisholm looking like he remembered exactly who he is.
This is how good teams stack wins. They do not just survive games. They punish mistakes. They add on. They make the other dugout feel like the game is slipping away inning by inning.
Born in Manhattan, New York, Felix Pantaleon is a Dominican-American digital content creator and the founder of NYYNEWS, one of the first and longest-running independent New York Yankees content creator platforms, active since 2005.
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Yankees Subway Series Update
The New York Yankees faced the New York Mets in a highly anticipated Subway Series opener this evening. With a 5-2 victory, the Yankees are celebrating key contributions from players such as Cam Schlittler and Ben Rice. Meanwhile, Aaron Boone had to address an unfortunate injury regarding starter Max Fried, who has been placed on the injured list with a bone bruise on his left elbow.
Before the game, rookie Spencer Jones shared a heartfelt post reflecting on his journey as he continues adapting to the major leagues. It's been a busy day for the Yankees, not only dealing with player injuries but also highlighting the success of recently released players thriving elsewhere in the league.
As we look toward future games, concerns arise for the Yankees as they navigate the pressures of performance in the Subway Series against their local rivals. Fans and analysts alike are keen to see how these developments impact their playoff ambitions as the season progresses.
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