CLEVELAND (Interstat) — Carlos Rodón pitched six innings of four-hit ball and struck out seven as the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 8-4 on Wednesday afternoon at Progressive Field. Rodón improved to 2-2, allowing three earned runs. The Yankees scored three runs in the second inning on a triple by Jazz Chisholm Jr. that drove in two runs and an error that brought home Chisholm. They added three more in the sixth, highlighted by a sacrifice fly from José Caballero and a double by Anthony Volpe. New York scored twice in the seventh on a single by Caballero and a fielder’s choice by Chisholm. Cleveland got a run in the first inning, two in the fourth on a double from Austin Hedges and a sacrifice fly, and one in the ninth on Hedges’ second double. Parker Messick took the loss, falling to 6-3, after allowing four earned runs over 5 2/3 innings. The Yankees outhit the Guardians 11-6. Attendance was 31,586, and the game lasted 2 hours 48 minutes. New York improved to 41-26, while Cleveland dropped to 37-33.

CLEVELAND (Interstat) — The New York Yankees used a three-run second inning and a three-run sixth inning to complete a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Guardians with an 8-4 victory Wednesday afternoon at Progressive Field. Carlos Rodón earned the win for the Yankees, improving to 2-2 on the season. He allowed three runs on four hits over 5⅔ innings, striking out six and walking three. Parker Messick took the loss for Cleveland, falling to 6-3 after giving up four earned runs on five hits in 5⅔ innings with four strikeouts and two walks. The Yankees improved to 41-26, while the Guardians dropped to 38-33. The attendance was 31,586, and the game lasted 2 hours, 48 minutes. Cleveland struck first in the bottom of the first inning when Angel Martínez hit an 11th home run, a solo shot to left field. The Guardians added two more hits in the inning but left two runners stranded. The Yankees answered emphatically in the second. Trent Grisham led off with a single, and José Caballero followed with a bunt single that reached on a throwing error by Messick, putting runners at second and third. Jazz Chisholm Jr. then tripled to right field, driving in both Grisham and Caballero. Anthony Volpe reached on a fielding error by second baseman Travis Bazzana that allowed Chisholm to score, giving the Yankees a 3-1 lead. Cleveland cut the deficit to 3-2 in the fourth when Austin Hedges doubled to right field, scoring Bazzana, and then scored on a sacrifice fly by Brayan Rocchio, tying the game at 3-3. But the Yankees regained control in the sixth. Grisham tripled to right field to start the frame. Caballero lifted a sacrifice fly to left, scoring Grisham. Chisholm walked and then scored on a double by Volpe. Paul Goldschmidt then singled to drive in Volpe, pushing the lead to 6-3. The Yankees added two more runs in the seventh. Cody Bellinger doubled and scored on a single by Caballero. Grisham walked and later scored on a forceout by Chisholm, making it 8-3. Cleveland scratched across a run in the ninth when Hedges doubled to center, scoring Stuart Fairchild, who had walked. But the rally ended when Rocchio grounded into a fielder’s choice and Martínez lined out to third. Key performances included Hedges, who went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and two doubles. Bazzana had one hit and a walk. For the Yankees, Grisham tripled twice, scored three runs and drove in one. Chisholm tripled, drove in two runs and scored twice. Volpe had a double, a walk and two RBIs. The Yankees outhit the Guardians 11-6. Codi Heuer pitched ⅔ of an inning, allowing two earned runs on two hits. Matt Festa allowed one earned run on two hits in ⅓ of an inning. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of New York Yankees 6, Cleveland Guardians 3. Interstat’s ELO system gave the Yankees a 55 percent probability to win. New York was installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of minus-1.5. The total score of 12 went under the over-under line of 7.5. The Yankees have now won five consecutive games against the Guardians dating to June 2, including the three-game sweep in Cleveland. New York opened the series with a 7-5 win Monday and a 3-2 victory Tuesday. New York travels to Toronto for a three-game series beginning Friday, while Cleveland returns home to host Detroit for a three-game set starting Friday.

YANKEES AT GUARDIANS PREVIEW CLEVELAND (Interstat) — The New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians meet Wednesday in the third game of a four-game series at Progressive Field, with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m. EDT. New York (39-26) enters with the majors’ second-best record and has taken two of the first three games of the series, including a 7-5, 10-inning victory Monday. The Guardians (37-31) are three games back in the AL Central race. The forecast calls for rain and 84 degrees at game time. Pitching Matchup The Yankees will start left-hander Parker Messick (6-2, 3.12 ERA), who has been the club’s most consistent starter in his rookie season. The 24-year-old has won four consecutive decisions, including a 6 2/3-inning, one-run outing against the Athletics on May 31. Cleveland counters with right-hander Gavin Williams (4-2, 2.84 ERA), who has been excellent over his past four starts, allowing just six earned runs across 26 1/3 innings. He struck out 11 over eight scoreless innings in a 1-0 win at Philadelphia on May 22. Players to Watch Yankees right-hander Will Warren has been a key bullpen piece, tossing 4 1/3 innings of two-run relief in Monday’s win. Over his past four appearances, Warren has allowed five earned runs in 21 1/3 innings with 16 strikeouts and a 4-0 record. Guardians outfielder Angel Martínez homered and drove in two runs Monday. He is hitting .304 over his past 10 games. Series History The teams split the first four meetings at Yankee Stadium last week, and the series at Progressive Field has been similarly tight. Cleveland won the opener 2-2 in a game shortened by rain, and New York won the second game in extra innings. Betting Line New York is a -1.5 run-line favorite, with the over/under at 7.5 runs. The Interstat simulator projects a 6-3 Yankees win. What’s at Stake A win would give the Yankees a third consecutive series victory and extend their lead in the AL East, where they hold a 2 1/2-game edge over Baltimore. The Guardians are looking to avoid a fourth loss in five games and keep pace in the division behind Kansas City. Upcoming New York travels to Toronto for a three-game set beginning Friday, while Cleveland returns home to host Detroit in a three-game weekend series.