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Guardians Beat Yankees 9-4 as Schlittler Falters and Judge Heads for Specialist Tests

The game underscores starter volatility that is reshaping American League division races.

Overview

  • Cleveland beat New York 9-4 on Tuesday after Yankees starter Cam Schlittler, who led AL starters in ERA entering the series, allowed a career-high five runs in just 4 1/3 innings.
  • Yankees captain Aaron Judge was held out of the lineup and is day-to-day with a ribcage bone bruise as he is sent for additional tests with a team specialist.
  • The loss follows a productive 5-1 road trip for New York and arrives as the club prepares for an extended home stretch where rotation consistency is now a greater concern.
  • Detroit’s offense showed momentum returns when Gleyber Torres homered in his first at-bat after an oblique injury as the Tigers routed the Rays 8-0, demonstrating how healthy returns can quickly alter lineups.
  • Across the league, ongoing rehab timelines such as Tarik Skubal’s elbow recovery plus active CBA and trade conversations are prompting teams to weigh short-term depth against longer-term roster moves.