Yankees rally from behind to beat Braves in extra innings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:31 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The New York Yankees staged a comeback against the Atlanta Braves on August 7, 2026, winning 3-2 in extra innings. Trailing 2-0 in the bottom of the ninth, they tied the game with a hit from Ben Rice after an error allowed George Lombard Jr. to reach third. Luis Garcia Jr. made a critical catch in the tenth, leading to Ryan McMahon's walk-off sacrifice fly. This victory was crucial for the Yankees as they attempt to keep pace with the rising Red Sox.
- •Yankees win 3-2 in extra innings against Braves
- •Braves led 2-0 after home runs from Riley and Olson
- •Yankees tied the game with a ninth-inning rally
- •Ryan McMahon hit a walk-off sacrifice fly
- •Luis Garcia Jr. made a key defensive play
- 4:31 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees stage dramatic comeback against Braves to keep Red Sox at bay
"Yankees needed this win badly with Red Sox surging as well.
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