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Volpe Returns With Grand Slam as Yankees Sweep Rockies

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 1:59 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Anthony Volpe hit a grand slam and drove in five runs in his return.
He went 3-for-4 with a stolen base after Jazz Chisholm Jr. went on the injured list.
The Yankees defeated the Colorado Rockies 10-3, completing a three-game sweep.
The win moved New York to 84-62, three games behind the Tampa Bay Rays.

History

Historical Context

In 1998, under manager Joe Torre, the Yankees set an American League record with 114 regular-season wins and swept the ALCS, NLCS and World Series, establishing a dynasty built on depth and clutch hitting. That pattern resurfaced in 2024 when rookie Anthony Volpe’s grand-slam after Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s injury helped New York sweep the Rockies and stay within three games of the Rays.

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Story summary

Anthony Volpe hit a grand slam and drove in five runs in his return.
He went 3-for-4 with a stolen base after Jazz Chisholm Jr. went on the injured list.
The Yankees defeated the Colorado Rockies 10-3, completing a three-game sweep.
The win moved New York to 84-62, three games behind the Tampa Bay Rays.

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