Yankees 9-2 Diamondbacks (Sep 18, 2026) Game Recap

The New York Yankees defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-2 on September 18, 2026, in Phoenix, using a five-run first inning to take control. Ben Rice hit his 39th home run of the season, George Lombard Jr. drove in three RBI including a solo homer, and Gerrit Cole (9-9) earned the win to become the winningest No. 1 overall draft pick in history. The Yankees, who have already clinched a playoff spot, improved to 89-64 and sit four games behind Tampa Bay in the AL East with nine games remaining, while Aaron Judge was placed on the injured list with a right calf strain.