Rooker's 9th-inning sacrifice fly lifts Athletics over Yankees 3-2
- Posted on April 9, 2026
- By Washington Post
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In brief
In a thrilling ninth-inning comeback, the Oakland Athletics defeated the New York Yankees 3-2 behind Brent Rooker's clutch sacrifice fly. The decisive play off Yankees reliever David Bednar proved pivotal as Oakland mounted a late-game rally to secure the victory. This dramatic finish showcases the Athletics' resilience and competitive spirit in a matchup against one of baseball's most storied franchises.
Rooker's 9th-inning sacrifice fly lifts Athletics over Yankees 3-2
Brent Rooker hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly off David Bednar in the ninth inning, and the Athletics rallied to beat the New York Yankees 3-2
