Spencer Jones and Gerrit Cole lead Yankees past Braves 5-4
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 10:21 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Yankees secured a 5-4 victory against the Braves on August 8, clinching the home series win at Yankee Stadium. Spencer Jones contributed significantly, driving in two runs, while Gerrit Cole pitched seven effective innings, striking out nine. The Yankees initially fell behind in the fifth inning but rallied to take the lead, highlighted by Jones' triple and a balk call against Braves pitcher Chris Sale. Despite a late charge from the Braves, Yankees closer David Bednar sealed the win. The Yankees aim to build on this momentum as the season progresses.
- •Spencer Jones records two RBIs in the win.
- •Gerrit Cole strikes out nine batters in seven innings.
- •Yankees score three runs in the fifth inning to take the lead.
- •David Bednar earns his 26th save of the season.
- •Game played on August 8 at Yankee Stadium.
- 10:21 PMYahoo Sports — Cole outduels Sale in matchup of Cy Young winners as Yankees beat Braves 5-4
- 9:58 PMYahoo Sports — Spencer Jones stars, Gerrit Cole dominates in Yankees' series-clinching 5-4 win over Braves
"Gerrit Cole pitched seven strong innings and outdueled Chris Sale in a matchup of Cy Young Award winners as the New York Yankees beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 Saturday. George Lombard Jr. hit his second career homer in the seventh to give the Yankees a 4-2 lead. New York rookie Spencer Jones drove two runs, with a single in the second and his first career triple in the fifth.
"Spencer Jones notched two RBI and Gerrit Cole pitched seven strong innings as the Yankees beat the Braves 5-4 to clinch the home series victory.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 10:21 PMCole outduels Sale in matchup of Cy Young winners as Yankees beat Braves 5-4
Gerrit Cole pitched seven strong innings and outdueled Chris Sale in a matchup of Cy Young Award winners as the New York Yankees beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 Saturday. George Lombard Jr. hit his second career homer in the seventh to give the Yankees a 4-2 lead. New York rookie Spencer Jones drove two runs, with a single in the second and his first career triple in the fifth.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 9:58 PMSpencer Jones stars, Gerrit Cole dominates in Yankees' series-clinching 5-4 win over Braves
Spencer Jones notched two RBI and Gerrit Cole pitched seven strong innings as the Yankees beat the Braves 5-4 to clinch the home series victory.
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