Yankees rally in ninth to tie, win in tenth against Braves

The New York Yankees came back from a two-run deficit in the ninth inning to force extra innings and ultimately defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-2 in ten innings on August 7, 2026, at Yankee Stadium. Ryan McMahon's sacrifice fly in the tenth secured the walk-off win. Strong pitching from Max Fried aided the Yankees in keeping the game tight, despite the Yankees’ earlier offensive struggles. The Braves had taken the lead in the eighth with a home run from Austin Riley, followed by a solo shot from Matt Olson in the ninth. New York's ability to capitalize on late-game opportunities was crucial to their victory.

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