Yankees come back to lead Nationals 4-2 in eighth inning
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 2:17 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The New York Yankees trailed the Washington Nationals 2-0 entering the eighth inning on July 11, 2026. After struggling against Nationals pitching for most of the game, the Yankees launched three consecutive home runs in the eighth, scoring four runs to take the lead. Ryan McMahon hit a solo home run, followed by a two-run shot from Trent Grisham, and a solo bomb from Paul Goldschmidt. This victory marks the Yankees' third straight comeback win, improving their momentum after a challenging stretch. Manager Aaron Boone praised the team for their resilience and collective effort.
- •Yankees trailed 2-0 before the eighth inning rally.
- •Ryan McMahon, Trent Grisham, and Paul Goldschmidt hit home runs.
- •Yankees aim for a series sweep in the final game against Nationals.
- 2:17 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Aaron Boone Makes Feelings Clear After Another Comeback Win
"The New York Yankees trailed the Washington Nationals 2-0 heading into the eighth inning on Saturday afternoon. For seven innings, the lineup had barely made a dent against bulk reliever Miles Mikolas and the Washington pitching staff. The at-bats were there. The results were not.Then the eighth inning arrived, and the Yankees hit three home […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Boone Makes Feelings Clear After Another Comeback Win appeared first on HEAVY.
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