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Athletics defeat Yankees 6-4 to end four-game losing streak

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 4:58 AM

Last updated May 31, 2026

Athletics defeat Yankees 6-4 to end four-game losing streak

Summary

The Oakland Athletics overcame the New York Yankees with a 6-4 victory on Saturday night. Shea Langeliers and Nick Kurtz contributed significantly, each hitting two-run home runs. J.T. Ginn pitched six innings, allowing just one unearned run, marking the A's first win by a starting pitcher since May 15. Despite a shaky ninth inning where Scott Barlow faced three consecutive walks, he secured his second save by retiring Jazz Chisholm with the bases loaded. This win halted Oakland’s four-game losing streak.

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By the Numbers

•Athletics win 6-4 against the Yankees on Saturday night.
•Shea Langeliers and Nick Kurtz hit two-run homers.
•J.T. Ginn allowed one unearned run in six innings.
•Scott Barlow earned his second save despite a bases-loaded situation.
•This win ends Oakland's four-game losing streak.

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4:58 AMYahoo Sports — Athletics hit 3 homers to beat Yankees 6-4 and snap a 4-game losing streak

What they're saying

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Shea Langeliers and and Nick Kurtz each hit two-run homers to lead the Athletics to a 6-4 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday night that snapped a four-game losing streak. J.T. Ginn (3-3) allowed one unearned run in six innings to give the A's their first win by a starting pitcher since May 15 as he silenced the streaking Yankees. Scott Barlow retired Jazz Chisholm with the bases loaded in the ninth for his second save after walking the first three batters he faced to force in three runs.
— Yahoo Sportsby JOSH DUBOW

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