Yankees fall to Braves in extra innings despite Cam Schlittler's strong performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Yankees lost to the Braves 2-1 in 10 innings on August 9, 2026, despite a stellar outing from Cam Schlittler. Schlittler pitched 7 innings, allowing 1 run and striking out 11 batters. The Yankees were unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities earlier in the game, with Trent Grisham tying the game with a home run in the eighth. In the tenth inning, the Braves scored again, sealing the game after a solid pitching performance from Raisel Iglesias. The Yankees look to regroup in their next game as they continue their series with Atlanta.
- •Cam Schlittler pitched 7 innings, allowing 1 run and striking out 11.
- •Trent Grisham hit a game-tying homer in the eighth inning.
- •The Yankees had multiple scoring chances but failed to capitalize earlier.
- •Michael Harris II drove in the winning run for the Braves in the tenth.
- •Yankees continue their series against Atlanta aiming to bounce back.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees squander Cam Schlittler’s gem, fall to Braves in extra innings
"It was a tough 10-inning loss to the Braves despite another brilliant outing from their ace.
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