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: Continuing to state his case for the AL Cy Young Award, Cam Schlittler threw seven innings in the series finale against Atlanta amassing 11 strikeouts even though the Yankees lost to the Braves 2-1.
Atlas Fence All-Star: George Lombard Jr. singled home a run in the top of the second inning to briefly give the Yankees a lead against Toronto at Rogers Centre, the only run in a 4-1 defeat to the Blue Jays.
B&B Lumber Big Mover: Jazz Chisholm Jr. walked twice, singled and scored a pair of runs breaking out of recent struggles and helping the Yankees defeat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3.
Clifton Recycling Rewarding Effort: David Bednar pitched 1 2/3 innings of relief and the closer turned into a set-up man for Tim Hill who eventually got the save in the Yankees’ 4-3, 10-inning victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Fire Brothers Red Hot Performance: Though the Yankees lost 1-0 to the Seattle Mariners in the series finale Yerry de los Santos had an outstanding performance in relief going 1 2/3 innings and striking out three.
F.W. Webb Winning Effort: Spencer Jones hit a two-run home run into the second deck at Yankee Stadium which proved the game-winner for the Yankees in an eventual 3-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
The Image Press Icon: Gerrit Cole continued to put up solid starts for the Yankees with a six-inning effort against the Toronto Blue Jays which included five strikeouts in a 3-1 defeat at Rogers Centre.
Iron Horse GutterWorks Mark of Greatness: Ryan Yarbourgh dazzled pitching three innings of relief after Gerrit Cole’s start to give the bullpen a rest and help the Yankees roll past the Baltimore Orioles 6-1.
Little York Plantation Play of the Week: Ryan McMahon drilled a two-run single in the bottom of the seventh inning which put the Yankees ahead for good in its series opener against Seattle which led to a 4-1 victory over the Mariners.
Mabey’s Moving and Storage Major Mover: Brent Headrick pitched a scoreless inning of relief and got credit for the victory when the Yankees won its second straight game at Camden Yards beating the Baltimore Orioles 5-3.
Mirbeau Inn and Spa Megastar: Trent Grisham prevented a shutout in the series finale against the Atlanta Braves hitting a solo home run in the bottom of the eighth inning of an eventual 2-1 defeat.
M. Lemp Jewelers Rewarding Effort: Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit the single to break up Dylan Cease’s no-hit bid and ignite a Yankees comeback attempt against Toronto which fell just short in a 4-3 defeat to the Blue Jays.
Nye Automotive Mark of Excellence: New Yankees acquisition Luis Garcia Jr. produced two of the four hits the Yankees in its series finale against the Seattle Mariners, an eventual 1-0 defeat.
O’Hara Electric Electrifying Play: Ben Rice hit a two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning and it proved the eventual game-winner for the Yankees who avoided a sweep at Toronto and defeated the Blue Jays 4-3.
Onondaga Flooring Outstanding Achievement: Paul Blackburn threw 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief anchoring a bullpen who shut down the Seattle Mariners throughout the late stages of an eventual 10-5 Yankees victory.
Potter and Perrone Special Performance: Brent Headrick got credit for his seventh victory of the season with his scoreless inning of relief late in a game at Camden Yards where the Yankees got past the Baltimore Orioles 5-3.
Premier Hardwood Premier Player: Austin Wells’ RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning got the Yankees on the board against the Toronto Blue Jays igniting a comeback attempt which fell just short in a 4-3 defeat.
Purcell Paints Prime Performer: Left-handed relief pitcher Tim Hill’s 1 1/3 innings of scoreless work in relief helped him earn the eventual victory when the Yankees came from behind to defeat the Seattle Mariners 4-1.
Rockbridge Investment Management Risk Taker: Carlos Rodon returned from a long injury stint and gave the Yankees four innings in the series opener at Baltimore allowing a run but striking out four in a game won 3-1 over the Orioles.
Senke CNY Garage Door Sensational Star: A hot stretch for Trent Grisham continued with two home runs, a double and four RBIs from the leadoff spot when the Yankees rolled past the Seattle Mariners 10-5.
Top Notch Roofing Top Perfomer: Heliot Ramos smashed an RBI double in the top of the third inning to cap off a three-run rally, all that the Yankees would need to beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-1.
University Sports Shop/Manny’s Major Moment: Cam Schlittler took the mound with Star Wars themed cleats and then threw six strong innings on his way to his 11th win of the season as the Yankees topped the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1.
U.S. Army Athlete of the Week: Spencer Jones produced three hits in four trips to the plate while batting third in the order for the first time and it helped propel the Yankees to a 10-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners.
Wonder Windows Winning Performance: Ryan Weathers threw 7 1/3 innings in the series finale at Toronto overcoming six hits and four walks to keep the Blue Jays from getting away in a game the Yankees would win 4-3 in 10 innings.
