The New York Yankees cruised to a convincing 12-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, maintaining their strong pace despite missing key players Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. The win marked the Yankees’ seventh triumph in their last eight games, improving their American League-best record to 44-27.

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole delivered a dominant performance on the mound, allowing just one baserunner until the sixth inning. Cole, returning from Tommy John surgery, had faced recent struggles in his previous two outings but appeared sharp throughout this game. He gave up a solo home run to former Yankee Andrew Benintendi in the first inning but quickly settled down, retiring 13 straight batters before a single in the sixth.

The Yankees’ offense wasted little time asserting control, launching three home runs in the opening four innings. Spencer Jones, recently acquired by New York, hit his second homer since joining the team and his first at home. The third inning proved decisive as the Yankees loaded the bases with no outs, leading to a two-run single by Cody Bellinger and a sacrifice fly by José Caballero, pushing the lead to 5-1. The onslaught continued in the fourth with back-to-back two-run homers from Dustin Rice and Paul Goldschmidt, who connected for his 10th home run of the season, prompting Chicago to pull starting pitcher Davis Martin, who entered the game with the sixth-best ERA in the majors.

In total, the Yankees amassed 16 hits, their second-highest tally this season, and recorded four home runs. Additional contributions included an RBI single by Ryan McMahon and a run scored on a throwing error by White Sox reliever Chris Murphy.

Chicago, which came into the game tied with Cleveland atop the AL Central, struggled to find rhythm against New York's pitching and defense. Martin, who had allowed only three homers in his 13 starts this season, surrendered three in just over three innings on Tuesday. The White Sox offense managed only two runs, with little resistance against the Yankees’ deep and balanced lineup.

Despite the absence of star sluggers Judge and Stanton, Paul Goldschmidt emphasized the team's depth and resilience. “It’s not like Judge and [Giancarlo Stanton] are coming back tomorrow, so we have to do this for a while,” Goldschmidt said. He noted that the team’s performance reflects the culture he encountered since joining last year: one focused on winning regardless of personnel.

The Yankees’ dominance continued against American League Central opponents this season, with an 11-2 record against teams like the Guardians and Royals. As the season progresses, New York remains aware of challenges ahead while managing injuries to key players. “We know how long the season is, especially with two of our best hitters out,” Goldschmidt added. “But this is what we’re built for.”