Yankees lead MLB with 139 home runs at season's midpoint

Power surge fuels New York's push toward October.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 111 min read

The @Yankees lead MLB with 139 home runs! 💪 https://t.co/W1yy2SFxdC Via @MLB on X

What happened: The Yankees have hit a league-best 139 home runs this season, according to MLB. New York enters the weekend at 51-42, riding a one-game winning streak after going 3-2 over their last five.

Why it matters: The home run total underscores a lineup built around the long ball, a profile that has carried New York to a top mark in the American League. New York is averaging 4.8 runs per game while allowing 3.9, a positive differential that reflects the power-driven offense behind the count.

By the numbers: Yankees: 51-42, 4.8 runs scored per game, 3.9 runs allowed per game. Season-best win: 15-1 at Kansas City on May 26.

What to watch: New York continues its series against Washington, with the Yankees favored and the total set at 9.0.

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