Yankees rally in ninth inning to defeat Nationals 5-3
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Last updated Jul 11, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees come back in ninth as homers by Chisholm, Wells lead stirring victory
"Tim Hill blew the game for Ryan Weathers, but his offense picked him up in the final frame.
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