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Yankees defeat A's 8-2 with Goldschmidt's 3-run homer

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Last updated May 30, 2026

Yankees defeat A's 8-2 with Goldschmidt's 3-run homer

Summary

The New York Yankees secured an 8-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night, marking their fifth consecutive win. Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run homer in the first inning, giving the Yankees an early 4-0 lead. Ryan McMahon and Ben Rice also contributed with home runs. Carlos Rodon was strong on the mound, earning the win while Luis Severino took the loss for the A's. The Yankees have outscored their opponents 36-6 during this winning streak.

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By the Numbers

•Yankees improve to five straight wins.
•Goldschmidt's homer came in the first inning.
•Rodon pitched effectively for the Yankees.
•McMahon and Rice also hit home runs.
•Yankees outscore opponents 36-6 in winning streak.

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4:54 AMYahoo Sports — Paul Goldschmidt hits a 3-run homer and the Yankees beat the A’s 8-2 for their 5th straight win
4:35 AMYahoo Sports — Paul Goldschmidt hits a 3-run homer and the Yankees beat the A's 8-2 for their 5th straight win

What they're saying

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Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run homer, Ryan McMahon and Ben Rice also went deep, and the New York Yankees beat the Athletics 8-2 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory. Goldschmidt connected in the first inning against Luis Severino (2-6) to stake the Yankees to a 4-0 lead and they rolled from there behind a strong outing from Carlos Rodon (1-2) for the win.
— Yahoo Sportsby JOSH DUBOW