The New York Yankees had a big win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night, with Giancarlo Stanton leading the way. The slugger hit two home runs in the 6-3 victory, helping the Yankees to their fourth consecutive win.
Stanton’s first home run came in the fourth inning, a solo shot off Cubs starter Jose Quintana. He then added a two-run blast in the sixth inning off reliever Brad Brach, giving the Yankees a 5-2 lead. The two homers were Stanton’s first since April 16th, and his seventh and eighth of the season.
The Yankees’ offense was firing on all cylinders, with Gleyber Torres and Aaron Judge also contributing home runs. Torres hit a solo shot in the first inning, while Judge added a solo blast in the seventh. The Yankees also got key contributions from DJ LeMahieu and Gio Urshela, who each had two hits.
On the mound, starter Masahiro Tanaka was solid, going six innings and allowing three runs on six hits. He struck out five and walked one. The bullpen then took over, with Adam Ottavino, Tommy Kahnle, Zack Britton, and Aroldis Chapman combining for three scoreless innings. Chapman earned his sixth save of the season.
The Yankees now have an 18-12 record and are tied for first place in the AL East. They will look to continue their winning ways as they face the Cubs again on Wednesday night. With Stanton continuing to produce at the plate, the Yankees should be in good shape to keep their winning streak alive.
