The New York Yankees and Carlos Rodon are coming off an excellent victory against the Chicago Cubs. The Yanks showed sheer dominance at the plate after their offense burst open with 11 runs. What was more surprising was the stellar performance from their defense.

Carlos Rodon helped extend the Yankees' win streak to five straight games with a clutch performance against a potent Cubs lineup.

Despite Aaron Judge going hitless in the Yankees' big win over the Cubs on Friday, his defense played a big part in helping Carlos Rodon.

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Its Friday, July 11 and the Cubs (55-38) are in the Bronx to begin a weekend series against the Yankees (52-41). Chris Flexen is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Carlos Rodón for New York.

On yet another day when the Yankees offered a reminder that it can always get worse, he took a turn doing his part.