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The New York Yankees edged the Cleveland Guardians 2–1 at Yankee Stadium on June 4, 2026, in a low-scoring pitching duel that saw both offenses struggle at the plate. The Yankees managed just five hits and struck out seven times but capitalized on their opportunities, driving in two runs despite posting a modest .761 OPS. Cleveland's offense was even more anemic, recording only two hits with eight strikeouts and a .693 OPS, limiting themselves to a single run despite drawing four walks. Yankees pitcher delivered eight strikeouts across four walks while allowing just two hits and one earned run, maintaining a 3.28 ERA, while Cleveland's starter surrendered five hits and two earned runs with a 3.73 ERA. The Yankees' pitching staff committed no errors and effectively shut down a Guardians lineup that failed to generate consistent offensive pressure. This defensive battle underscores Cleveland's ongoing struggles to produce runs, a concerning trend as the team continues to underperform relative to its preseason expectations.