Gil pitched five scoreless innings, throwing 107 pitches. His best inning was his last, retiring the side on 16 pitches
The rainy weather made it difficult for Gil to locate his pitches, but he pushed through to complete five strong innings.
The Yankees scored two runs in the first inning, with Alex Verdugo and Aaron Judge contributing to the early lead.
Austin Wells has been consistent at the plate, hitting .373 since July 21 with two homers and nine RBIs.
Oswaldo Cabrera, given a start at second base, hit a solo homer in the second inning, extending the Yankees' lead.
By the fourth inning, the Yankees led 5-0. Verdugo and Judge contributed key hits to drive in more runs.
With the victory, the Yankees improved to a 68-46 record, leading the American League East by one game over the Orioles.
As the Yankees celebrated their win, they geared up for the second game of the doubleheader, aiming to maintain their momentum.