Yankees Outlast White Sox 5-3 in Extra Innings

The New York Yankees secured their seventh consecutive victory on Saturday night, defeating the Chicago White Sox 5-3 in a thrilling extra-inning matchup.

Late-Inning Heroics

The game was knotted at 2-2 entering the 11th inning when the Yankees took control. Cody Bellinger delivered a pivotal single to put New York ahead, followed by Jazz Chisholm’s double that brought in another run. With runners on second and third and one out, Anthony Volpe added to the lead with a double that scored the Yankees’ third run of the inning.

Pitching Standouts

New York turned to Camilo Doval to seal the victory. Doval faced some adversity, allowing a run but ultimately securing his 16th save of the season, his first since joining the Yankees.

Game Highlights

The Yankees initially took the lead in the seventh inning when Austin Wells launched a solo home run off White Sox starter Shane Smith, breaking a 1-1 tie. Wells’ 19th home run of the season traveled an impressive 410 feet to right-center field.

Earlier in the game, Aaron Judge had also made headlines with a towering 429-foot home run in the fourth inning, showcasing an exit velocity of 111 mph.

Back-and-Forth Battle

Despite the Yankees’ offensive efforts, the White Sox continued to respond. Mike Tauchman tied the game in the fifth inning with a single that brought home Curtis Mead. Later, after Wells’ home run, Mead quickly tied it again in the seventh with a double and Chase Meidroth’s single, marking a tough outing for reliever Devin Williams.

Looking Ahead

The Yankees have an opportunity to extend their winning streak to eight games as they prepare for the final match of a four-game series against the White Sox on Sunday. RHP Luis Gil (2-1, 3.75 ERA) will take the mound for New York, facing off against LHP Martin Perez (1-3, 2.02 ERA).

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.