Yankees score four in eighth to rally past Nationals, 4-2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 11:10 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The New York Yankees defeated the Washington Nationals 4-2 in a late rally on Saturday in Washington. Trent Grisham hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning that gave the Yankees the lead after they trailed 2-0. The Nationals' early runs came from James Wood and Curtis Mead, who both homered in the first inning. The Yankees have now won three straight games and aim for a series sweep on Sunday. Aaron Boone recorded his 750th win as Yankees manager.
- •Yankees trail 2-0 before scoring four runs in the eighth.
- •Grisham's homer gives Yankees the lead after a solo shot by McMahon.
- •Nationals have the most blown saves in the league with 27.
- •James Wood ties Nationals' record for leadoff homers in a season.
- •Yankees look for a three-game sweep on Sunday.
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees rally late again in Washington, this time with 4 in 8th for 4-2 victory and 3rd win in row
"Trent Grisham's two-run homer in of the eighth inning gave the Yankees another comeback victory over the Washington Nationals' bullpen, 4-2 on Saturday, giving Aaron Boone his 750th win as New York's manager. James Wood homered on Cam Schlittler's first pitch of the game, and Curtis Mead went deep two batters later to give the Nationals a 2-0 lead, which they held until the eighth.
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