Yankees edge Cubs for series win with key at-bats by McMahon and Caballero
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The New York Yankees secured a series win against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 2. Ryan McMahon and José Caballero contributed crucial hits during the rubber game, with McMahon recording a leadoff single and Caballero hitting a two-run home run. The Yankees struggled offensively throughout the series but managed to claim victory despite ongoing difficulties at the plate. This win marks an important step for a team needing to improve its batting performance after recent slumps.
- •Yankees won against Cubs on August 2 at Wrigley Field.
- •Ryan McMahon recorded a leadoff single in the third inning.
- •José Caballero hit a two-run home run, opening the scoring.
- •Yankees scored two or fewer runs in four consecutive games.
- •Yankees completed their road trip winning six of ten games.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees At-Bat(s) of the Week: Ryan McMahon and José Caballero (8/2)
"McMahon and Caballero provided the only offense as the Yankees snuck out of Wrigley with a series win.
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