The Yankees played a long game Wednesday. The score was tied for many innings. Then the Yankees scored five runs at once. They beat the Angels six to three.
Pitcher Cam Schlittler threw eight great innings. David Bednar finished the game to win it.
ANAHEIM, Calif.
ANAHEIM, Calif.
The Yankees needed extra innings to beat the Angels on Wednesday. Pitcher Cam Schlittler allowed just one run in eight strong innings. The game stayed close until the tenth inning. New York then scored five runs with two outs.
Austin Wells, Cody Bellinger, Trent Grisham, and Ben Rice all drove in runs. The Yankees won the game six to three. Reliever David Bednar closed out the win in the ninth. New York will next travel to face the San Diego Padres.
ANAHEIM, Calif.
The New York Yankees needed extra innings to subdue a resilient Angels squad on Wednesday night. Starting pitcher Cam Schlittler delivered a remarkably efficient outing, surrendering only one run and two hits across eight innings. Despite his effectiveness, the contest remained deadlocked until the top of the tenth inning. With runners on base and two outs already recorded, New York's offense suddenly asserted itself. The Yankees orchestrated a swift and decisive offensive surge that transformed the outcome of the game.
Jose Caballero ignited the rally with a leadoff single, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. followed by drawing a crucial walk. Austin Wells then delivered a two-run single that gave New York its first lead of the night. Cody Bellinger, Trent Grisham, and Ben Rice each added run-scoring singles, compounding the damage to Los Angeles's bullpen. By the time the prolonged rally concluded, the Yankees had plated five runs in dramatic fashion.
New York ultimately secured a 6-3 victory, capping an intensely contested pitching duel that stretched into extra innings. Reliever David Bednar earned the win by pitching a scoreless ninth inning before the offensive breakthrough occurred. This triumph extended the Yankees' recent streak of dramatic late-game comebacks, reinforcing their reputation for resilience. New York will next travel west to begin a pivotal series against the San Diego Padres. Left-hander Max Fried is scheduled to oppose Padres ace Walker Buehler in the series opener. Fans at Angel Stadium reportedly watched the abrupt rally unfold in stunned silence. Few in attendance anticipated such a decisive and sudden turnaround so late in the contest.
Sources: CBS Sports box score, https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/gametracker/boxscore/MLB_20260902_NYY@LAA/
Published in Thursday, September 3, 2026 edition.