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Yankees End 7-Game Skid, Rise Above .500.

7/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Yankees snapped a season-worst seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 win that moved them above .500.
Ben Rice hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the third inning after a 53-minute rain delay.
Trent Grisham returned from the injured list and opened the game with a leadoff home run.
Gerrit Cole delivered five innings, allowing two runs, and helped steady the pitching staff after the delay.

History

Historical Context

In 1978 the Yankees, trailing Boston by 14 games in July, rallied under manager Billy Martin and owner George Steinbrenner to win the AL East, clinch a tie-breaker on Oct 2, and capture the World Series—a comeback dubbed the “Boston Massacre” after a 42-9 sweep. That mid-season resilience echoes today as the club snaps a seven-game skid.

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Story summary

Yankees snapped a season-worst seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 win that moved them above .500.
Ben Rice hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the third inning after a 53-minute rain delay.
Trent Grisham returned from the injured list and opened the game with a leadoff home run.
Gerrit Cole delivered five innings, allowing two runs, and helped steady the pitching staff after the delay.

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