D-backs, Yankees secure walk-off victories against NL leaders
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Last updated Aug 8, 2026
On August 7, 2026, both the Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Yankees secured dramatic walk-off victories. Ryan Waldschmidt led the D-backs with a two-run homer in the ninth, overcoming the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3. Simultaneously, the Yankees came from behind to defeat the Atlanta Braves 3-2, powered by a sacrifice fly from Ryan McMahon in the tenth inning. Both victories highlighted the teams' resilience as they faced top National League competition.
- •Ryan Waldschmidt hit a walk-off home run for the D-backs.
- •D-backs defeated Dodgers, extending LA's losing streak to seven.
- •Yankees overcame a 2-0 deficit against the Braves.
- •Ryan McMahon's fly ball clinched the Yankees' win in the 10th inning.
- •Both teams delivered late-game heroics against division leaders.
- 5:09 AMYahoo Sports — D-backs, Yankees find 'Ryan' walk-off magic against NL leaders
"Two 'Ryans' get it done for Yankees, D-backs in walk-offs.
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