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Yankees Fall to Athletics, Catcher Wells Struggles Continue

4/10/2026

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The New York Yankees lost 1-0 to the Oakland Athletics in a tight game.
Austin Wells, the Yankees catcher, went 3-for-27 since Opening Day.
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone acknowledged Wells's struggles but noted improvements in his at-bats.
The Yankees have other catching options if Wells's hitting does not improve, and the team is only 7% into the season.

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Story summary

The New York Yankees lost 1-0 to the Oakland Athletics in a tight game.
Austin Wells, the Yankees catcher, went 3-for-27 since Opening Day.
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone acknowledged Wells's struggles but noted improvements in his at-bats.
The Yankees have other catching options if Wells's hitting does not improve, and the team is only 7% into the season.