Braves drop two close games to Yankees before series finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Atlanta Braves faced the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium from August 7 to 9, 2026. After losing 3-2 and 5-4 in the first two games, the Braves needed to rally in the final match of the series. Both previous contests featured tight pitching duels and late-game drama, with the Yankees leveraging timely hitting to secure their victories. With tensions high, Atlanta aimed to salvage the series on the final day against a struggling Yankees lineup.
- •Braves lost 3-2 in the series opener on August 7.
- •In the second game, Yankees won 5-4 after a pivotal balk call.
- •The series finale is set for August 9 at Yankee Stadium.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Braves at Yankees series recap: Atlanta salvages an intense series in the Bronx
"Intensity was the name of the game in New York over the course of three days
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