Yankees 4-3 Rangers: Jasson Dominguez seals the deal
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While the evening was meant to showcase Jacob deGrom’s eagerly anticipated return to the Big Apple, Jasson Domínguez stole the spotlight with a moment destined for Bronx folklore. The 21-year-old sensation launched a walk-off homer in the ninth inning, propelling the New York Yankees to an electrifying 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium.
The dramatic comeback marked New York’s third consecutive triumph and seventh win in nine outings, strengthening the growing belief throughout the clubhouse as the season approaches the Memorial Day milestone.
Domínguez produces clutch moment in career-defining at-bat
With one out in the ninth and the score deadlocked at 3-3, Domínguez faced Rangers closer Luke Jackson (0-4) and crushed a 2-0 fastball into the second deck beyond right field. The blast represented the inaugural walk-off home run of Domínguez’s promising career — and sent a capacity Yankee Stadium crowd into euphoria.
The sequence proved pivotal for the rookie, who continues establishing himself as an integral component of the Yankees’ potent lineup.
Yankees mount late charge to spoil deGrom’s stellar outing
The Rangers constructed a 3-1 advantage behind solo shots from Jake Burger (twice) and Sam Haggerty, but New York methodically clawed back to deny what appeared to be a successful homecoming for deGrom.
Cody Bellinger initiated the comeback with a leadoff homer in the seventh — his 13th this season — trimming the gap to one run. During the eighth, Aaron Judge delivered a game-tying RBI single to center, scoring Anthony Volpe and establishing the foundation for Domínguez’s ninth-inning theatrics.
deGrom excels in long-awaited Bronx homecoming
Making his first New York start since October 2022 — and initial Yankee Stadium appearance since 2018 — Jacob deGrom resembled the ace the Rangers envisioned when they signed him to a five-year, $185 million contract. The 36-year-old right-hander worked seven innings, striking out nine while permitting just three hits and one run.
DeGrom threw 103 pitches, the first time he exceeded the century mark since April 21, 2021, and his initial such outing in 13 starts following his return from Tommy John surgery. Nevertheless, for the 37th occasion since 2014, he departed after completing seven-plus innings while allowing two or fewer runs without earning a victory, matching former Mets teammate Max Scherzer for the most such performances in the majors.
Yarbrough provides stability, bullpen delivers
Ryan Yarbrough offered the Yankees a dependable start, recording eight strikeouts while surrendering just one run through five innings. The relief corps maintained control thereafter, with Luke Weaver (1-1) capturing the win following a spotless ninth inning.
The only damage Texas managed after Yarbrough’s departure came via long balls from Burger and Haggerty, but New York’s bullpen preserved the game within reach.
Bellinger maintains torrid pace
Cody Bellinger collected two additional hits during the contest, stretching his career-best hitting streak to 15 games. The 28-year-old outfielder is batting .351 with six homers during this run and has quietly emerged as one of the Yankees’ most reliable contributors behind Judge and Goldschmidt.
Key moment & stat
Jasson Domínguez’s walk-off home run — his seventh this season — marked the first game-ending blast of his career and sealed one of the Yankees‘ most thrilling victories of the 2025 campaign.
DeGrom’s 37 career starts spanning seven innings with two runs or fewer without securing a win ties him with Max Scherzer for the most such outings by any pitcher since 2014, highlighting how frequently his excellence has been undermined by insufficient offensive support.
Yankees roster
| hitters | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
| T. GrishamCF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.268 | 0.367 | 0.575 |
| B. Rice1B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.252 | 0.343 | 0.537 |
| O. Peraza3B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.164 | 0.239 | 0.311 |
| A. JudgeDH | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.402 | 0.491 | 0.755 |
| C. BellingerRF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.264 | 0.333 | 0.472 |
| J. DominguezLF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.241 | 0.34 | 0.438 |
| A. VolpeSS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.237 | 0.322 | 0.434 |
| A. WellsC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.2 | 0.269 | 0.443 |
| D. LeMahieu2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.222 | 0.3 | 0.389 |
| J. Vivas3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.156 | 0.25 | 0.188 |
| aP. GoldschmidtPH-1B | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.339 | 0.395 | 0.486 |
| pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA |
| R. Yarbrough | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 81-53 | 3.38 |
| J. Loaisiga | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25-14 | 0 |
| T. Hill | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17-14 | 3.8 |
| I. Hamilton | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8-Dec | 6.14 |
| Y. De los Santos | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25-14 | 2.08 |
| L. Weaver(W, 1-1) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-Jun | 0.42 |
Up Next
Thursday, May 22 — Yankee Stadium, New York
Yankees starter: LHP Carlos Rodón (5-3, 3.17 ERA)
Rangers starter: RHP Nathan Eovaldi (4-2, 1.61 ERA)
First pitch: 12:35 p.m. ET (weather permitting)
In a potential pitchers’ duel, Carlos Rodón takes the mound against Nathan Eovaldi as the Yankees seek to sweep the Rangers in Thursday’s afternoon contest. Precipitation is forecast, which could influence both lineups and bullpen strategies.
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