Soto's 2 HRs, Gil's 14 Ks Lead Yankees to 6-1 Win Over White Sox

May 18, 2024, 05:44 PM

The New York Yankees extended their winning streak to six games with a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Juan Soto had a standout performance, hitting two home runs and reaching base five times, marking his first multi-homer game with the Yankees. Luis Gil delivered a dominant pitching performance, striking out a career-high 14 batters over six innings, allowing 5 hits, 1 earned run, and 1 walk, lowering his season ERA to 2.39. Giancarlo Stanton and Jose Trevino also contributed with home runs, while Aaron Judge set the tone for the Yankees. The White Sox managed only one run, driven in by Andrew Benintendi. The Yankees now hold a 2-0 series lead over the White Sox, who have fallen to a 14-32 record.