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Anthony Volpe’s Grand Slam Marks a Dramatic Return for the Yankees
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Game-Day Impact
On September 10, 2026 the New York Yankees defeated the Colorado Rockies 10–3 at Yankee Stadium, completing a three-game sweep. Anthony Volpe, recalled that morning from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, started at second base and went 3-for-4 with a grand slam, an RBI single, a stolen base and five runs batted in. The seventh-inning slam off Jimmy Herget’s 1-1 sinker turned a 6–2 lead into a 10–2 blowout. The win moved New York to 84–62, a season-best 22 games over .500, and within three games of the Tampa Bay Rays for the AL East lead. John Schreiber earned the victory; Max Fried worked 3.1 innings, delivering seven strikeouts on 80 pitches.
Background & Context
Volpe’s promotion came after shortstop Jazz Chisholm Jr. was placed on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right thumb. Prior to the call-up, Volpe had been “on a heater” in Triple-A, batting .388 with eight homers in his last 13 games and earning International League Player of the Week honors. He had also been recognized for a .524 average, three homers and six RBIs over a six-game stretch earlier in the month. The Yankees had demoted him earlier in the season to give him experience at second base and other infield spots, a move that positioned him for the September 10 opportunity.
Data & Statistics
- Final score: Yankees 10, Rockies 3.
- Volpe’s line: 3 hits, 5 RBI, 1 stolen base, grand slam (AP, CBS Sports).
- Pitching: Fried – 3.1 IP, 80 pitches, 7 K; Schreiber – 1.1 IP, win.
- Team record after game: 84–62, 22 games over .500.
- Yankees’ AL East standing: three games behind Tampa Bay, 4½ games ahead of Boston for the wild-card.
- Minor-league performance: .388 average, 8 HR in 13 games; .524 average, 3 HR, 6 RBI in six games (NorthJersey, MyMotherLode).
Official Statements & Responses
Boone added that the team hopes the performance can serve as a “springboard” for Volpe’s offensive production. Pitcher Max Fried, after his limited outing, said he “roots for guys like that” when a teammate makes an immediate impact. The organization highlighted the win as a step toward clinching a postseason berth, emphasizing the narrowed gap with the division leader.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I wanted to be back up here. I wanted to contribute,” — Anthony Volpe, player (q4)
- “Unexpected whirlwind, but it feels good to be back,” — Anthony Volpe, player (q5)
- “Probably a little bit of blackout,” — Anthony Volpe, player (q6)
- “Excited for him. He hasn’t done anything but just continue to work and grind, and got his way back here and obviously had a massive impact tonight,” — Aaron Boone, manager (q7)
What's Next
The Yankees will open the Subway Series against the New York Mets on Friday, with Aaron Judge slated to return to the lineup. Colorado’s next start is a road game against the Detroit Tigers. Volpe is expected to remain in the everyday second-base role while the Yankees continue their push for the AL East crown.
