Sun May 25 20:40:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Yankees Explode for 10-Run Inning, Crush Rockies 13-1 Behind Fried’s Dominance**

DENVER – The New York Yankees dismantled the Colorado Rockies 13-1 on Saturday at Coors Field, fueled by a massive 10-run fifth inning and a stellar performance from pitcher Max Fried.

Fried (7-0) continued his dominant season, tying Arizona’s Brandon Pfaadt for the MLB lead in wins. The left-hander tossed 7 1/3 innings, allowing just one run on six hits while throwing only 83 pitches. Fried has surrendered two earned runs or less in all 11 of his starts this year.

The game, tied at 1, quickly became a rout in the fifth. The Yankees sent 14 batters to the plate, racking up seven hits, three walks (one intentional to Aaron Judge), and two sacrifice flies. A throwing error by Rockies starter Kyle Freeland further fueled the Yankees’ offensive surge. Austin Wells and Trent Grisham delivered the biggest blows with two-run doubles. Frustration boiled over for the Rockies as second baseman Adael Amador threw his glove in the air during Paul Goldschmidt’s RBI single.

Judge, who earlier blasted his 18th home run of the season (tying him with Kyle Schwarber for the MLB lead), struck out to end the inning. The Yankees finished with a season-high 21 hits.

Freeland (0-7) took the loss, allowing eight runs (four earned) in 4 2/3 innings. His winless streak now extends to 14 starts. The Rockies’ struggles continue as they fall to a dismal 9-43, marking the worst record through 52 games since 1901. They had defeated the Yankees 3-2 on Friday.

The 10-run outburst matched the Yankees’ largest single-inning output of the season, previously achieved against San Diego on May 6. The Yankees are now 6-10 all-time at Coors Field.

The Rockies will look to salvage the series on Sunday. The Yankees will send righty Will Warren (3-2, 4.05 ERA) to the mound, while the Rockies counter with righty Antonio Senzatela (1-8, 6.34 ERA).

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