The Yankees topped the Athletics in dramatic fashion, as infielder DJ LeMahieu blasted a walkoff home run in the bottom of the 11th inning, vaulting his team to a 4-3 victory at Yankee Stadium.
While LeMahieu went 1 for 5 on the day, he came up big when his team needed him most. Gary Sanchez was 2 for 3 at the plate and hit two home runs.
New York only tallied six hits but four of them cleared the outfield wall.
Matt Olson notched three hits in his four at-bats and was instrumental to the success of the Athletics’ offense.
The Yankees lead the American League East at 89-48 while Oakland is second in the American League West at 78-57.
Studs of the Night
Mitch Garver hit two home runs in the Twins’ 10-7 loss to the Tigers.
Stephen Strasburg recorded 14 strikeouts in Washington’s 7-0 victory against the Marlins.
Anthony Santander hit two home runs in Baltimore’s 7-5 loss to Kansas City.
Duds of the Night
Marcell Ozuna went 0 for 4 in St. Louis’ 10-6 win over the Reds.
Milwaukee’s Orlando Arcia went 0 for 4 as the Brewers topped the Cubs 2-0.
Highlight
This clutch hit by Matt Carpenter secured a win for the Cardinals.
What’s Next?
Indians (79-57) at Rays (79-58) 1:10 p.m. ET — Cleveland has dropped two straight games to Tampa Bay, which is just a half-game back in the American League wild-card race. The Athletics are also a half-game back from the Indians.
