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Yankees secure 34th straight winning season with victory over Padres

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Yankees secure 34th straight winning season with victory over Padres

Summary

The New York Yankees secured their 34th consecutive season with a record of.500 or better by defeating the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Saturday night. Pitcher Carlos Rodon anchored the victory at Petco Park, allowing one run and seven strikeouts over five innings. The offense built an early lead behind an RBI double from Spencer Jones, a bases-loaded walk by Paul Goldschmidt, and a two-run single from Cody Bellinger in the second inning. George Lombard Jr. added a sacrifice fly in the third, while Manny Machado accounted for the lone San Diego run with a fourth-inning home run. With the win, the Yankees moved to 81-60 on the season and remain four games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East.

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By the Numbers

•New York defeated San Diego 5-1 at Petco Park on September 5, 2026.
•The Yankees have secured a.500 or better record for 34 consecutive seasons.
•Carlos Rodon limited the Padres to one run over five innings of work.
•The team currently sits 3.5 games ahead of the Boston Red Sox for the top wild-card position.

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The New York Yankees win. For most of their history, that’s been the truth, and it remains true in this era of Yankees baseball. Sure, haters will point out that they haven’t won the World Series since 2009, but it’s also true that they continue to win baseball games year in and year out. That […] The post Yankees Extend Astounding Streak to 34 Years in a Row appeared first on HEAVY.
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