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Jazz Chisholm Jr. hits tiebreaking homer in 8th and Yankees beat Dodgers 2-1 to split doubleheader
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by MIKE FITZPATRICK, Associated Press , ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
NEW YORK (AP) — Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning and five Yankees pitchers combined on a four-hitter as New York edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 to split their day-night doubleheader Sunday. Cody Bellinger had an early RBI single and the Yankees won for only the se...
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Key takeaway hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning and five Yankees pitchers combined on a four-hitter as New York edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 to split their day-night doubleheader Sunday.
Why this matters in The McAllen
For McAllen residents who follow Major League Baseball, the Yankees' split doubleheader against the Dodgers may have sparked interest, particularly given the Rio Grande Valley's own rich baseball history. The Valley has produced several notable baseball players over the years, and many local fans likely appreciate the skill and strategy involved in a closely contested game like Sunday's. The fact that the Yankees were able to secure a win with a strong pitching performance and a timely home run will resonate with fans who value clutch hitting and effective pitching. As the baseball season continues, McAllen fans will likely be keeping an eye on how the Yankees and other teams perform, and perhaps drawing inspiration from the professional game to apply to their own local baseball leagues and community teams.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
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What is this story about? NEW YORK (AP) — Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning and five Yankees pitchers combined on a four-hitter as New York edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 to split their day-night doubleheader Sunday. Cody Bellinger had an early RBI single and the Yankees won for only the se...
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