Volpe hits grand slam in return to majors as Yankees sweep Rockies 10-3 to pull closer in AL East

Anthony Volpe delivered a standout performance as he returned to the majors, hitting a grand slam and contributing a team-high five runs. The New York Yankees exploited this momentum by sweeping the Colorado Rockies 10-3, narrowing the gap in the AL East standings. Luis García Jr. opened the scoring with a two-run homer and rookie Spencer Jones added three hits, including a key two-run single.

New York clinched a three-game sweep and narrowed the division lead to just three games, putting them four-and-a-half games ahead of Boston in the race for the first AL wild card spot. Max Fried struck out seven in his third start since returning from the injured list, but had to endure a lengthy effort of 80 pitches over 3 1/3 innings.

John Schreiber (2-3) earned his first win with the Yankees, working 1 1/3 scoreless innings. With Aaron Judge rested following a return from the injured list, Cody Bellinger drove in two runs and hit a sacrifice fly, further bolstering New York's offensive efforts. The Rockies, who have struggled this season with a 55-91 record, saw their road losing streak extend to four games, with Colorado now trailing by seven in a row.

Notably, Kyle Karros connected for a 431-foot homer, while Jake McCarthy contributed an RBI triple. For the Rockies, Mason Adams made his debut in the rotation, facing the Yankees' Carlos Rodón in Friday's home opener against the Detroit Tigers, while Mets rookie Nolan McLean will pitch against the Yankees on the 9/11 anniversary.