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Michael Harris II's 10th-inning single leads Braves over Yankees 2-1

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 8:18 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Michael Harris II's 10th-inning single leads Braves over Yankees 2-1

Summary

Michael Harris II delivered an RBI single in the 10th inning, helping the Atlanta Braves secure a 2-1 victory against the New York Yankees on August 9, 2026. Matt Olson's seventh-inning homer initially gave Atlanta the lead, but Trent Grisham tied the game with a homer in the eighth. Harris's single, following a two-two pitch, allowed automatic runner Ha-Seong Kim to score. This win prevented the Braves from being swept in the three-game series. The Braves improved to 9-2 in their last 11 games. Atlanta will face the New York Mets next, while the Yankees will host the Seattle Mariners.

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By the Numbers

•Harris's single scored Ha-Seong Kim in the 10th inning.
•Olson homered in the seventh to give Braves the lead.
•Grisham tied the game with a homer in the eighth.
•Braves improved to 9-2 in their last 11 games.
•Next, Braves face Mets; Yankees play Mariners.

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8:18 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Harris II hits tiebreaking single in 10th inning as Braves edge Yankees 2-1

What they're saying

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Michael Harris II opened the 10th inning with an RBI single, and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Yankees 2-1 on Sunday to prevent a three-game sweep. Matt Olson homered off Cam Schlittler’s 100-mph fastball to give Atlanta the lead in the seventh. Trent Grisham hit a tying homer in the eighth off Didier Fuentes before Atlanta regained the lead against Paul Blackburn (3-2).
— Yahoo Sportsby LARRY FLEISHER

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