Ryan McMahon lifts Yankees over Braves with walk-off in extra innings
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Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Ryan McMahon delivered a game-winning sacrifice fly for the New York Yankees, securing a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves in extra innings on August 7. After a scoreless seven innings, the Braves scored twice in the eighth, but the Yankees equalized and forced extras. McMahon's fly helped Luis Garcia Jr. score the winning run after the Braves left the top half of the inning scoreless. This win improves New York's record to 65-51, placing them second in the AL East.
- •Yankees score in the ninth to tie the game at 2-2.
- •McMahon's clutch play comes in his 10th season.
- •Max Fried pitched 6.1 innings for Atlanta, striking out seven.
- •Game was played on August 7 during a series opener.
- •Yankees will play the Braves again on August 8.
- 4:56 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Ryan McMahon walks off Braves in extra innings
"Ryan McMahon became the unsung hero with his clutch sac fly to lead the Yankees past the Braves in extra innings on Friday night.
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