Jose Ramirez fuels Guardians win as Aaron Judge sidelined

Cleveland third baseman José Ramírez dominated the three‑game series at Yankee Stadium, recording multiple extra‑base hits, a home run and raising his line to .408/.480/.731 in New York. His performance helped the Guardians win two of the three games, including a 5‑4 victory that featured three homers and a 13‑7 batting mark at the venue.

Aaron Judge missed the series after doctors diagnosed a stress fracture in his right rib, sidelining the former AL MVP indefinitely. Yankees manager Aaron Boone praised Ramirez, calling him a future Hall of Famer, while also noting the team's concern over Judge’s injury.

In the series finale, New York avoided a sweep with a 2‑1 win, thanks to Ryan McMahon’s go‑ahead RBI single in the seventh inning. Pitcher Carlos Rodón combined with three relievers for a two‑hitter, and the Yankees recorded their seventh win in ten games. The game also featured solid defensive plays from rookie Max Schuemann.

Overall, the series highlighted Ramirez’s reputation as a “Yankees killer” and underscored the impact of Judge’s absence on the Bronx club’s offensive output.