New York Yankees
Result: Lost 4-3 to the San Diego Padres
Sept. 6 game in San Diego; Gerrit Cole allowed back-to-back home runs as the Padres took the three-game series, two games to one.
The Breakfast Table Times — 2026-09-07 · Edition No. 15
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