Braves @ Yankees · Aug 8, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Sat, Aug 8, 2026

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Yanks' past, present, future coincide as Cole hits milestone -- and kids steal show

NEW YORK – On an afternoon dedicated to celebrating the Yankees’ past, Gerrit Cole offered another reminder of what has made him one of the league’s finest pitchers for more than a decade. Under that same spotlight, two of his rookie teammates offered a glimpse of their potential. Cole struck

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Cole fans nine, Lombard Jr. and Rice homer in 5-4 win00:03:10

Gerrit Cole fans nine over seven innings, plus Ben Rice and George Lombard Jr. each homer in the Yankees' 5-4 win over the Braves

Condensed Game: ATL@NYY - 8/8/2600:10:44

Condensed Game: Chris Sale and the Braves take on Gerrit Cole and the Yankees on August 8, 2026

Gerrit Cole fans nine over seven brilliant innings00:01:06

Gerrit Cole fans nine over seven brilliant innings of work while giving up just two runs against the Braves

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