Goldschmidt
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Apr 14, 2026
2:32 AM
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NEW YORK — On April 8, 2026, closer David Bednar surrendered a go-ahead sacrifice fly to Brent Rooker in the ninth inning, resulting in a 3-2 loss to the Oakland Athletics. The Yankees led 2-0 early but could not hold the advantage as the A's rallied late. The defeat evened the series and dropped New York to 8-3 at that point. This one-run loss exposed occasional high-leverage challenges for the bullpen during the chilly homestand. It was one of several tight games decided late this week. The outcome underscored the importance of consistent relief pitching as the Yankees aim to protect leads against AL foes. Sources:Yankees Store
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