Every week on the Aflac New York Yankees Show, we will be spotlighting current or former Yankee players and coaches with a series of awards. From defensive gems and milestones to walk-off home runs and clutch saves, if a Yankee does something important, you’ll hear about it on our show.
APEX Amazing Athlete: Entering as a pinch-hitter in the Yankees’ series finale against the Boston Red Sox Austin Wells hit two home runs in the same bottom of the eighth inning as part of a nine-run outburst in a 16-1 victory.
Atlas Fence All-Star: Giving other Yankees relievers some much-needed rest, Justin Topa worked the seventh and eighth innings and limited damage in the series finale against the Houston Astros, a 6-1 loss.
B&B Lumber Big Mover: Heliot Ramos hit his first home run in a Yankees uniform in the bottom of the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox sending the Yankees on their way to an eventual 16-1 victory.
Big 4 Tire Big-Time Performance: Jazz Chisholm Jr. had a home run, bunt single and two RBIs all of which helped the Yankees secure a series win with Toronto when it defeated the Blue Jays 8-3.
Clifton Recycling Rewarding Effort: Cam Schilttler continued building his case for a Cy Young Award pitching eight innings and only giving up two hits while striking out nine in the Yankees’ 6-3 victory in 10 innings.
Fire Brothers Red Hot Performance: Even as the Yankees suffered a 9-7 loss to the Houston Astros Luis Garcia Jr. had a special night going four-for-five with a home run, double and three RBIs.
F.W. Webb Winning Effort: Ben Rice picked up two of the Yankees’ 13 hits against the Boston Red Sox, both of them singles, leading to three RBIs in an impressive 9-2 victory.
The Image Press Icon: Aaron Judge, sidelined for most of three months due to injury, announced that he would return to the Yankees’ lineup just after Labor Day weekend for the homestretch and for the post-season.
Iron Horse GutterWorks Mark of Greatness: Michael Fulmer threw a scoreless eighth inning after the Yankees went in front of the Houston Astros in a game which produced a 9-3 victory.
Little York Plantation Play of the Week: Paul Goldschmidt’s solo home run in the bottom of the third inning which was the only run for either side as the Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 1-0.
Mabey’s Moving and Storage Major Mover: Trent Grisham connected on a two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to clinch the Yankees’ series finale with the Toronto Blue Jays, a game it won by an 8-3 score.
Mirbeau Inn and Spa Megastar: David Bednar struck out the side in the bottom of the ninth inning to get the Yankees’ game against the Los Angeles Angels into extra innings and an eventual 6-3 win.
M. Lemp Jewelers Rewarding Effort: Elmer Rodriguez got a spot start against the Houston Astros and struck out six in six innings of work keeping the Yankees close in a game it eventually won 9-3.
Nye Automotive Mark of Excellence: Carlos Rodon baffled San Diego Padres hitters by earning seven strikeouts in five innings on the mound leading to a 5-2 Yankees victory.
O’Hara Electric Electrifying Play: Cam Schlittler recorded his 200th strikeout of the season as he threw 5 2/3 shutout innings against the Boston Red Sox in a game the Yankees won by a slim 1-0 margin.
Onondaga Flooring Outstanding Achievement: In a relief stint during the Yankees’ 3-2, 10-inning defeat to the San Diego Padres Will Warren threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings not allowing a hit and just one walk.
Potter and Perrone Special Performance: Cody Bellinger smashed a three-run home run to briefly give the Yankees a lead in a game against the Houston Astros which it eventually lost by a 9-7 score.
Premier Hardwood Premier Player: Spencer Jones hit a two-run home run in the top of the fourth inning and added a third RBI which propelled the Yankees to a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim.
Purcell Paints Prime Performer: Paul Blackburn worked two hitless innings of relief and also picked up his fifth victory of the season when the Yankees won 8-3 over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Rockbridge Investment Management Risk Taker: Gerrit Cole kept pitching into the sixth inning of a tough outing against the Los Angeles Angels but was still able to pick up the win when the Yankees prevailed 7-3.
Senke CNY Garage Door Sensational Star: Ben Rice reached base five times in the Yankees’ 5-1 victory over the San Diego Padres picking up three hits and also walking twice while scoring two runs.
Top Notch Roofing Top Performer: Max Fried returned from the injured list and threw 3 2/3 innings in his start against the Boston Red Sox inspiring the Yankees to a dominant 9-2 victory.
University Sports Shop/Manny’s Major Moment: Cody Bellinger’s two-run double in the bottom of the seventh inning which broke a 3-3 tie in a game against the Houston Astros which the Yankees eventually pulled away to win 9-3.
U.S. Army Athlete of the Week: John Schreiber entered in the ninth inning of the Yankees’ game against the Los Angeles Angels and did not allow a hit or run preserving a 7-3 victory.
Wonder Windows Winning Performance: Jose Caballero picked up three hits in five trips to the plate, including a home run, had three RBIs and scored three runs when the Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 16-1.
