With the bases loaded and the game hanging in the balance, Gio Urshela stepped to the plate looking like the toughest out in the lineup. The pitcher opened with two low sliders that got Urshela to chase. Then he tried a fastball down the middle, which Gio surprisingly let go, followed by another fastball outside that Urshela wisely laid off. The count moved to 1-2. Another slider missed badly to even it at 2-2. After fouling off another breaking ball, tension built as disagreement emerged between the pitcher and catcher. The catcher wanted a mound visit, but they had only one left and decided to save it. Stuck with a curveball, the pitcher delivered, and Urshela ripped it to left for a two-run single. Questions came up about why no throw came home on the second run, but the Yankees took it.
That hit helped swing the momentum and gave Domingo Germán the win after it looked like he might miss out. The dugout lit up, with Urshela getting high-fives and laughs all around. Even Brett Gardner looked pleased, helping Clint Frazier get through the post-inning line. Aroldis Chapman cracked jokes that had everyone, including CC Sabathia, laughing. Aaron Judge locked in, the team found its vibe, and the Yankees grabbed another win. Urshela came through, and everyone knew it.