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Yankees score 13 runs in third inning to secure series win over A’s

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 11:35 PM

Last updated May 31, 2026

Yankees score 13 runs in third inning to secure series win over A’s

Summary

The Yankees scored 13 runs in the third inning on Sunday afternoon in Sacramento, overcoming an early 3-0 deficit against the Athletics. The offensive surge marked the first time since 2009 that a team scored 10-plus runs in an inning before recording an out. Paul Goldschmidt's infield single ignited the rally, which featured five singles, two doubles, and a triple. Will Warren allowed three unearned runs in six innings, lowering his ERA to 3.22, while relief pitchers Fernando Cruz and David Bednar added two scoreless frames. New York will have a day off before returning to the Bronx to face the Guardians on Tuesday.

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By the Numbers

•Yankees trailed 3-0 before third inning explosion.
•Thirteen runs scored in the third with no outs recorded.
•Paul Goldschmidt sparked the rally with an infield single.
•Will Warren tossed six innings, allowing three unearned runs.
•Yankees face the Guardians next on Tuesday after a day off.

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11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees explode for 13 runs in third inning to take series from A’s

What they're saying

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The Yankees were on some type of mission in the third inning on Sunday afternoon in Sacramento. With the Bombers trailing 3-0 — after Will Warren’s rough first inning — the Yanks exploded for 13 runs in the third inning in their X-X win over the Athletics to take the three-game series. They became the first team to score 10-plus runs in an inning before recording an out since the 2009 Red Sox. ...
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