Chisholm Jr. Provides the Difference
Jazz Chisholm Jr. proved to be the deciding factor in a tightly contested matchup, hitting a home run that gave the New York Yankees a lead they would not relinquish. The power display came in the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium, where the Yankees defeated the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
The win improved the Yankees' record to 55-44, while the Dodgers fell to 63-37.
Early Dodgers Advantage
The game began with the Dodgers taking control in the top of the first inning. Cody Bellinger singled to center field, driving in Freddie Goldschmidt to put Los Angeles ahead 1-0. That score held until the eighth inning, as both bullpens worked to keep the opposition off the board.
The Dodgers managed to tie the game in the bottom of the eighth when Edman launched a home run to right center, measuring 387 feet. With the score deadlocked at 1-1, Chisholm Jr. responded immediately in the top of the next frame, homering to left center for 402 feet to restore the Yankees' lead.
Pitching Duel Defines the Game
The contest was largely defined by pitching performances from both sides. For New York, Ryan Yarbrough opened the game, pitching 2.2 innings without allowing an earned run. Paul Blackburn followed with 2.1 innings of scoreless work, and Brent Headrick closed out the middle relief, earning the save with 2.0 shutout innings and three strikeouts.