Yankees Secure 2-1 Victory Over Cubs with Caballero's Homer

The New York Yankees defeated the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday, thanks to a two-run homer from José Caballero and a strong performance from Gerrit Cole, who pitched into the sixth inning.

Caballero's homer, which traveled 408 feet to left-center, broke an 18-game home run drought and gave the Yankees an early 2-0 lead. Gerrit Cole, in his 13th start since returning from Tommy John surgery, allowed one run on four hits, striking out five batters and walking three before being relieved in the sixth inning.

New York's bullpen, featuring Brent Headrick, Paul Blackburn, and David Bednar, combined for 3 1/3 scoreless innings. The Cubs managed to score one run in the fourth, with Seiya Suzuki hitting a double and Michael Busch contributing an RBI single. Colin Rea pitched for the Cubs, allowing two runs on three hits while striking out seven. The Yankees will face the Cardinals next, while the Cubs are set to play the Dodgers.