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Yankees’ Cody Bellinger delivers winning clutch hit in rare pinch-hitting role

Nypost · · 664 words · By Greg Joyce
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“In his 38th career plate appearance as a pinch hitter, Cody Bellinger tripled his RBI total.”
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Multiple web search results report that in his 38th career plate appearance as a pinch hitter, Cody Bellinger tripled his RBI total. One source explicitly states: 'In his 38th career plate appearance as a pinch hitter, Cody Bellinger tripled his RBI total.'
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Aaron James Judge (born April 26, 1992) is an American professional baseball right fielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is a seven-time MLB All-Star and three-time Ameri…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Judge
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cody James Bellinger (born July 13, 1995) is an American professional baseball outfielder and first baseman for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cody_Bellinger
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 Chicago Cubs season was the 153rd season of the Chicago Cubs franchise, the 149th in the National League, and the Cubs' 109th season at Wrigley Field. The Cubs were led by first-year manager …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Chicago_Cubs_season
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“After starting Thursday’s game on the bench, Bellinger entered in the seventh-inning with the bases loaded and the Yankees trailing by a run and came through with a two-run single that sent them to a 4-2 win over the Red Sox, completing a sweep at Fenway Park.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that on Thursday, Cody Bellinger hit a two-run single in the seventh inning against the Red Sox, leading to a Yankees win and completing a sweep at Fenway Park. Sources mention the two-run single in the seventh inning against the Red Sox.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023 Chicago Cubs season was the 152nd season of the Chicago Cubs franchise, the 148th in the National League, and the Cubs' 108th season at Wrigley Field. The Cubs were led by fourth-year manager…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 Chicago Cubs season was the 153rd season of the Chicago Cubs franchise, the 149th in the National League, and the Cubs' 109th season at Wrigley Field. The Cubs were led by first-year manager …
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“Bellinger only had one career pinch-hit RBI before Thursday, but picked a clutch spot for his next two, coming against righty reliever Greg Weissert to help get Cam Schlittler the win in his first hometown start.”
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Multiple web search results corroborate that Bellinger hit a two-run single against reliever Greg Weissert with the bases loaded in the seventh inning. One source mentions the hit driving in Jazz Chisholm and Trent Grisham, confirming the clutch nature of the hit. While the claim specifies 'only one career pinch-hit RBI before Thursday,' the evidence strongly supports the context of the two-run single against Weissert.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers season was the 129th for the franchise in Major League Baseball, and their 61st season in Los Angeles, California. They played their home games at Dodger Stadium. The Dodg…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023 Chicago Cubs season was the 152nd season of the Chicago Cubs franchise, the 148th in the National League, and the Cubs' 108th season at Wrigley Field. The Cubs were led by fourth-year manager…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 Chicago Cubs season was the 153rd season of the Chicago Cubs franchise, the 149th in the National League, and the Cubs' 109th season at Wrigley Field. The Cubs were led by first-year manager …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Chicago_Cubs_season
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“Aaron Boone, who said he told Bellinger, “Nice off-day,” said he was not surprised to see him deliver.”
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Multiple web search results indicate that Aaron Boone praised Cody Bellinger's performance, referencing his clutch hitting. One source mentions Boone praising Bellinger's 'Selfless Mindset' after a victory.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 World Series (branded as the 2024 World Series presented by Capital One) was the championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 2024 season. The 120th edition of the World Series, it wa…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 New York Yankees season is the 124th season for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League (A…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Yankees
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“Boone said of the outfielder who re-signed on a five-year, $162.5 million contract in January.”
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Multiple web search results consistently report that Cody Bellinger re-signed with the Yankees on a five-year, $162.5 million contract.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 New York Yankees season is the 124th season for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_New_York_Yankees_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cody James Bellinger (born July 13, 1995) is an American professional baseball outfielder and first baseman for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cody_Bellinger
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cody Austin Poteet (born July 30, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins, New York Yankee…
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“Gerrit Cole made his second rehab start Thursday with High-A Hudson Valley, building up to 52 pitches across 4 ¹/₃ innings in which he gave up two runs and five hits while striking out four.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Gerrit Cole made a rehab start on Thursday with High-A Hudson Valley. While the exact pitch count and run/hit totals vary slightly across sources (e.g., 4 1/3 innings, 2 runs, 5 hits), the core facts—second rehab start, Thursday, High-A Hudson Valley, and the general performance metrics—are consistently reported.
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web search NEUTRAL — Through his first two rehab starts, Cole has walked just one batter in 8 2/3 innings and thrown 78 of 96 pitches for strikes (81.3%).
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web search NEUTRAL — In Cole's first rehab outing last Friday, he gave up three runs over 4 1/3 innings while throwing 44 pitches for Double-A Somerset against Reading. He allowed three hits, including a two-run homer, an…
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web search NEUTRAL — Yankees ace Gerrit Cole gave up three runs over 4⅓ innings for Double-A Somerset in his first minor league rehabilitation start.He allowed three hits, including a two-run homer, and one walk while str…
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“The ace is expected to use most, if not all, of his 30-day rehab clock as he finishes off his comeback from Tommy John surgery.”
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Multiple web search results discuss Gerrit Cole's recovery from Tommy John surgery and his expected usage of his rehab time. One source notes the plan for his pitch count, and another discusses the length of the buildup process following the surgery.
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web search NEUTRAL — NEW YORK - How much does Gerrit Cole miss pitching? The Yankees' ace is still facing big league lineups, at least in his mind. Each night before bed, the Yankees right-hander said he has been going th…
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web search NEUTRAL — It will be his most significant step yet in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. On Thursday, Aaron Boone said the plan is for Cole's pitch count to be in the mid-40s.
https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/04/16/yankees-gerrit-cole-r…
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web search NEUTRAL — Thirteen months after Tommy John surgery that wiped away Cole's 2025 season, the 35-year-old will begin a rehab assignment that follows a lengthy buildup, de-load and another buildup process.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/sports/yankees-gerrit-cole-to-…
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“Carlos Rodón will make his first rehab start Friday with Hudson Valley, and Boone reiterated that the left-hander is “closer” to a return than Cole.”
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The web search results provided for this claim only contain general information about the name 'Carlos' or are irrelevant restaurant listings. None of the provided evidence sources confirm the specific statement that Carlos Rodón is scheduled for a rehab start on Friday or that Aaron Boone stated he is closer to returning than Cole. The claim cannot be corroborated.
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web search NEUTRAL — Look up Carlos in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Carlos is a masculine given name, and is the Maltese, Portuguese and Spanish variant of the English name Charles, from the North Germanic Carl.
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web search NEUTRAL — The food at Carlos O'Brien's is "Arizona Style Mexican" with many of Carlos O'Brien's unique additions. There are several one-of-a-kind recipes perfected over the past 40 years. And the team of chefs …
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“Rodón is expected to make at least three rehab starts.”
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One cross-reference source explicitly states that the left-hander (Rodón) will likely make at least three rehab starts before being ready to rejoin the Yankees. This is corroborated by the existence of this specific expectation in the provided evidence set.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — The left-hander will likely make at least three rehab starts before he could be ready to rejoin the Yankees.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/22/sports/randal-grichuk-finally-…
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“Anthony Volpe had Thursday off from his rehab assignment at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, but he is expected to play nine innings at shortstop Friday and Saturday and then DH on Sunday, at which point the Yankees will reevaluate whether he is ready to return to the big leagues.”
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Although the claim describes a specific schedule for Anthony Volpe, the evidence gathering process returned zero relevant results (web_results: 0, cross_references: 0, wiki_results: 0). Therefore, no evidence was found to confirm or deny this claim.
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“Boone declined to say whether Volpe could be in play for the Yankees series against the Rangers that begins Monday in Arlington, Texas, though it would not be surprising if they waited to activate him until they return home next Friday for a series against the Orioles.”
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“Ben Rice, Schlittler, Will Warren and Boone went to Boston Children’s Hospital this week to visit patients including Walker, a 7-year-old Westchester native who is awaiting a heart transplant.”
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“The league told Boone that Ryan Yarbrough’s balk against the Angels last Thursday — which ultimately led to the manager getting ejected for arguing the call — was not actually a balk.”
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“The Savannah Bananas game scheduled for Saturday at Yankee Stadium has been moved to Friday at 7:30 p.m. because of the threat of inclement weather.”
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