Max Fried delivered one of the most efficient and commanding performances in recent MLB memory, etching his name into the record books and earning comparisons to Hall of Famer Pedro Martínez, as the New York Yankees cruised to a 13-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies — a game that exploded in the fifth inning with a 10-run avalanche.

In just 84 pitches over 8 shutout innings, Fried dismantled the Rockies’ lineup with surgical precision, allowing only 2 hits, striking out 11, and walking none. His mastery on the mound, combined with the Yankees’ offensive outburst, marked one of the most lopsided and historic performances of the 2025 season.

According to MLB Stats, Fried became the first Yankees pitcher since Pedro Martínez in 1999 — then with the Red Sox — to record 10+ strikeouts, zero walks, and fewer than 85 pitches in a game.

“It felt like everything clicked tonight,” Fried said in the postgame interview. “When the team puts up 10 in an inning, your job becomes clear — shut the door and let the bats work.”

The Yankees’ offense, led by Juan Soto, Anthony Volpe, and Aaron Judge, tore into Colorado’s bullpen during the fifth, sending 13 batters to the plate, launching two home runs, and racking up a season-high for runs in a single inning.

But it was Fried’s poise, rhythm, and dominance that had analysts and fans buzzing.

“That was Pedro-esque,” said Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay. “No wasted movement, no wasted pitches — just a pure display of command and confidence. If this is the version of Max Fried the Yankees get, the AL better be on notice.”

Fried, acquired by the Yankees in a blockbuster offseason trade, has quickly silenced doubters who questioned how he’d adapt to the bright lights of the Bronx. With this performance, he not only helped secure a statement win but also made clear he’s ready to be a true ace in pinstripes.

The Yankees now sit atop the AL East, riding a wave of momentum — and with Fried making history, comparisons to legends like Pedro Martínez may not be premature after all.