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Yankees Erupt for Five Runs in Tenth to Beat Angels

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.

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