Nolan Arenado hits grand slam as Yankees struggle in Arizona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 11:14 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Nolan Arenado hit a grand slam for the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fifth inning against the New York Yankees on September 20, 2026. The Yankees initially took a 4-1 lead with early homers but faltered in the fifth, leading to an 8-4 loss. This defeat adds to the Yankees' struggles as they prepare for the upcoming Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox. With one week remaining in the regular season, the team's playoff fate is nearly sealed.
- •Arenado's grand slam pushed the Diamondbacks ahead in the fifth inning.
- •Yankees had early homers from Heliot Ramos, George Lombard Jr., and Spencer Jones.
- •Yankees hold a Wild Card Series against the Red Sox next week.
- •The loss continues the Yankees' recent struggles despite a solid overall performance this season.
- •The game took place at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.
- 11:14 PMYahoo Sports — Nolan Arenado grand slam sinks Yankees on road trip finale of regular season
"Hope you’ve all already prepared yourselves for a Wild Card Series next week.
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