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Michael Harris II Hits Tiebreaking Single in 10th Inning as Braves Edge Yankees 2-1
Michael Harris II snapped a 1-1 tie with a 10th-inning RBI single as Atlanta won its ninth game in 11 tries, officials said.
On Aug 9, 2026, the Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Yankees 2-1 in New York, avoiding a three-game sweep as Michael Harris secured the win with a 10th-inning RBI single.
Matt Olson hit his 34th home run off Cam Schlittler, while Grant Holmes held the Yankees to 3 hits in 6 innings to give Atlanta early offensive and pitching advantages.
After Trent Grisham hit a tying home run in the eighth, Michael Harris snapped the tie in the 10th by grounding an RBI single to score Ha-Seong Kim.
Raisel Iglesias struck out 2 batters in the ninth, and Tyler Kinley finished a perfect 10th inning to secure his first save for the Braves.
The Braves head to Atlanta to face Mets RHP Christian Scott with RHP Bryce Elder starting Monday, while the Yankees host Seattle and LHP Ryan Weathers on Tuesday.
Atlanta Braves' Kim Ha-seong entered the game as a pinch runner in an away match against the New York Yankees and scored the winning run, helping his team break a two-game losing streak. Matt Olson's solo home run and Michael Harris Jr.'s extra-inning RBI single were the driving force behind the victory, and Atlanta secured the win following strong pitching from both teams' starting pitchers and a close battle between the bullpens.