The New York Yankees delivered a commanding performance against the Chicago Cubs on Friday, July 11, 2025, securing an 11-0 shutout victory at Yankee Stadium. This dominant win extended the Yankees’ winning streak to five games and marked their tenth consecutive game scoring five or more runs, a feat not achieved by the club since July 2012 (CBS Sports).
The offensive hero of the night for the Yankees was undoubtedly Cody Bellinger, who unleashed a spectacular display of power against his former team. Bellinger blasted three two-run home runs, his 14th, 15th, and 16th of the season, and tied his career high with six RBIs (MLB.com, ESPN). His first two-run shot came in the third inning off Cubs starter Chris Flexen, followed by another in the fifth against Caleb Thielbar. Bellinger completed his hat-trick in the eighth inning off Jordan Wicks. He nearly added a fourth homer in the seventh, but a superb defensive play by Kyle Tucker at the right-field wall denied him (CBS Sports).
While Bellinger lit up the scoreboard, Aaron Judge showcased his brilliance on defense, making three highlight-reel catches that stifled any potential Cubs rallies. In the fourth inning, Judge leaped at the right-field wall to rob Pete Crow-Armstrong of what would have been a home run. He then followed up with a diving backhand grab on Dansby Swanson’s sinking liner to end the inning. Judge’s defensive prowess continued into the eighth, where he denied Kyle Tucker with another impressive catch in the right-field corner (MLB.com, CBS Sports). On the offensive side, Judge also contributed with a sacrifice fly in the third inning, which scored Oswald Peraza and initiated the Yankees’ scoring (ESPN).
The Yankees’ scoring was a collective effort beyond Bellinger’s heroics. Anthony Volpe added an RBI double in the sixth inning, while Paul Goldschmidt contributed an RBI single in the seventh and an RBI double in the eighth. J.C. Escarra also chipped in with an RBI single in the seventh, further widening the lead (MLB.com, ESPN).
On the mound, Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón delivered a masterful performance, pitching eight shutout innings. He allowed only four hits and one walk while striking out eight Cubs batters, earning his 10th win of the season (10-6 record). Rodón’s stellar outing was particularly significant as he was added to the American League All-Star roster prior to the game, making him a three-time All-Star (CBS Sports, CBS Sports). Scott Effross closed out the game in the ninth, securing the shutout.
The Chicago Cubs’ offense struggled to find any rhythm against Rodón and the Yankees’ bullpen, managing only five hits throughout the entire game and failing to score a single run (ESPN). Cubs starter Chris Flexen (5-1) took the loss, giving up three earned runs on three hits over four innings. Relievers Caleb Thielbar and Jordan Wicks also struggled, allowing two and six earned runs respectively (ESPN, CBS Sports).
The game, played in front of an attendance of 46,327 at Yankee Stadium, lasted 2 hours and 31 minutes (ESPN). With this victory, the New York Yankees improved their record to 53-41, maintaining their second-place position in the American League East. The Chicago Cubs, despite the loss, still hold the top spot in the National League Central with a 55-39 record (ESPN). The Yankees now lead the three-game interleague series 1-0, with games scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.
