Yankees rally in ninth inning to defeat Nationals 5-3

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Yankees rally in ninth inning to defeat Nationals 5-3
Summary

The New York Yankees overcame a late-inning deficit to clinch a 5-3 victory against the Washington Nationals on July 10, 2026, in Washington, D.C. After leading 2-1, the Yankees saw their advantage slip away but responded with two home runs in the ninth inning from Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Austin Wells. This win follows a series split with the Tampa Rays and demonstrates the Yankees' resilience against a young Nationals squad that has shown both offensive prowess and defensive inconsistencies throughout the game.

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  • Ben Rice opened the scoring with a first-inning home run.
  • Ryan Weathers started for the Yankees but faced defensive challenges.
  • Jasson Domínguez hit a solo home run, his fifth of the season.
  • Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Austin Wells secured the win with back-to-back homers in the ninth.
  • The game featured a two-hour rain delay before first pitch.
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  • 4:05 AMYahoo SportsYankees come back in ninth as homers by Chisholm, Wells lead stirring victory
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Tim Hill blew the game for Ryan Weathers, but his offense picked him up in the final frame.

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