Chisholm’s late-inning homer ties MLB record for Yankees in 37 years

The New York Yankees secured a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday night, with Jazz Chisholm delivering a solo home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to seal the win. The result came in the second game of a doubleheader, following a loss in the opener where Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw a complete game for the back-to-back World Series champions.

Prior to Chisholm’s decisive hit, the game had been tied at 1-1 after Tommy Edman hit a home run to erase New York’s initial lead. Chisholm’s solo shot not only restored the Yankees’ advantage but also placed him in a statistical tie for the Major League Baseball lead in game-winning home runs hit in the eighth inning or later this season.

According to data highlighted by the New York Yankees Stats account on social media, Chisholm now has three such home runs, matching San Diego Padres’ Gavin Sheets for the league lead. The achievement marks the first time a Yankees player has recorded more than three game-winning home runs in the eighth inning or later in a single season since Mike Pagliarulo recorded four in 1987.

Chisholm’s performance provided a crucial boost for the Yankees, who have been without Aaron Judge, who remains sidelined. The outfielder entered the season with ambitions of achieving a 50-50 milestone of 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases, but his power output was slow to develop earlier in the year. Despite a rough start to the season, Chisholm has demonstrated his ability to deliver in high-pressure situations when the team requires it.

The victory serves as a significant moment for New York’s confidence, particularly with Judge unavailable. Chisholm’s clutch performance against a formidable Dodgers lineup underscores his growing role in the Yankees’ offensive strategy as they navigate a challenging stretch of the season.