2026 Yankees Win Five Straight After 4-1 Win Over the Red Sox
The 2026 New York Yankees are on another winning streak, this time a five-game winning streak at the expense of beating the Boston Red Sox 4-1 in the second game of their three-game series. Once again, New York’s offense showed up, the pitching looked nearly unstoppable, and they were able to limit any of Boston’s chances of offense. Now, the Bronx Bombers will be looking for the sweep in Thursday’s matchup and final game of the series before heading to Houston to take on the Astros. For the Yankees, Cam Schlittler will take the mound against his favorite team growing up, while the Red Sox have yet to determine who will take the mound.
Cody Bellinger’s Nine-Game Winning Streak Ends
Coming into this game, 2019 NL MVP Cody Bellinger had a nine-game hit streak and looked to further his success at the plate. However, the two-time all-star was unsuccessful in four at-bats. He struck out in the first inning, lined out in his next at-bat, and then, during the top of the fifth and eighth innings, Bellinger grounded out. It was a great run at the plate for the 2020 World Series Champion; yet this one bad game cannot defy the next dozen. The 2019 NL MVP needs to stay grounded and focused at the plate. Those opportunities will arrive; ‘Belli’ just needs to keep pushing the gas pedal.
2026 Max Fried Is Looking Phenomenal
During the 4-1 win, the Yankees’ 15th win of the 2026 season, starting pitcher Max Fried pitched eight innings, allowing just three hits and two walks while striking out nine in the win. So far in six starts, the three-time all-star pitcher has put up a 3-1 record through 41.1 innings. He’s recorded a 2.40 ERA while striking out 32 batters. His nine strikeouts in Wednesday’s win are a season-high. This is the kind of confidence we need to see from Fried as we go further into the season. The 2021 World Series Champion has the chance to be the best pitcher in baseball if he continues these phenomenal performances on the mound. His next start could be on Monday, April 27th, against the Texas Rangers. Fried could mow down this .500 team if his pitches are clicking and his confidence is at a sky-high.
Amed Rosario Continues to Show His Impact
All of the Yankees’ four runs on Wednesday night came from 30-year-old Amed Rosario. He ripped a three-run home run in the first and then hit a sacrifice fly in the third. In just 17 games with New York this season, Rosario has recorded 13 hits, four home runs, and 13 RBIs. Heading further into the 2026 season, the 30-year-old continues to show his daily impact in the lineup. When ‘Belli’, Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Ben Rice, and others are struggling, it’s good to know Rosario could be that reliable piece who can generate a spark.
