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Yankees Rally with 5-Run Ninth at CoolToday Park, Braves Hold On After 4-Run First Inning

The New York Yankees left CoolToday Park with a 14-7 record after a 7-6 result against the Atlanta Braves, who moved to 14-5, in a 1:05 PM EDT first pitch. The game drew 7,473 and lasted 2:33 on the Gotham Sports App broadcast.


Mar 13, 2026; North Port, Florida, USA;  Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) hits an RBI single during the first inning against the New York Yankees at CoolToday Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

First inning


The Braves opened with 4 runs on 5 hits in the bottom of the inning while the Yankees were held hitless in the top half. The Yankees starter allowed 4 earned runs while working 3.2 innings and throwing 67 pitches.


Fourth inning


The Yankees got on the board with 1 run on 2 hits in the fourth inning after being blanked through the first 3 innings. The Braves added 2 hits in the bottom of the fourth but did not score.


Mar 13, 2026; North Port, Florida, USA;  New York Yankees starting pitcher Ryan Weathers (40) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at CoolToday Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Sixth inning


The Braves pushed across 2 runs on 4 hits in the sixth inning as the Yankees went scoreless in the top half. The Yankees bullpen finished with 3 earned runs allowed across 4.1 innings and issued 2 walks.


Eighth inning


The Braves tacked on 1 run on 2 hits in the eighth inning while the Yankees produced 1 hit but no runs in their half. The Yankees pitching staff ended the day with 7 strikeouts and a 2.00 WHIP.


Mar 13, 2026; North Port, Florida, USA;  Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) doubles during the first inning against the New York Yankees at CoolToday Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Ninth inning


The Yankees mounted a 5-run ninth on 4 hits, after entering the frame down 7-1, to bring the tying run into play in the final inning. The Yankees offense finished with 7 hits, including 1 home run and 1 double, and Yankees post-match stats showed a .206 batting average and a .574 on-base plus slugging. Yankees vs Braves key moments included the late push that trimmed the deficit, while the Yankees final whistle reaction centered on the swing in the ninth after the Braves were scoreless in their last at-bat. Yankees coach post-game reaction followed a day in which the Yankees stranded 4 runners and the Braves finished with 14 hits and 0 errors.


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