WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A defining performance by Shea Langeliers led the Athletics to triumph over the New York Yankees, concluding the game with an 11-7 victory. Langeliers made a significant impact with a decisive homer in the seventh inning and an impressive five RBIs, successfully ending the A’s losing streak of three games.
Langeliers’ pivotal three-run homer to center field against Fernando Cruz (1-1) put the A’s back on track with a 7-6 advantage. His stellar evening continued in the eighth inning with a two-run double, totaling four hits over the game, and sparking a four-run burst for the Athletics.
On the opposing side, Aaron Judge delivered an outstanding performance with two home runs. He hit a solo home run against JP Sears in the fourth inning and launched another in the sixth against Justin Sterner, marking his 14th homer of the season, a major league best.
Grant Holman (4-0) contributed significantly from the mound with 1 1/3 scoreless innings, earning the win. Mason Miller’s precision sealed the game, achieving his 11th save in 12 attempts by securing five crucial outs.
The Athletics initially established a 4-0 lead thanks to a solo home run by Luis Urías in the second inning, followed by a three-run homer from Brent Rooker in the third. However, the Yankees made a strong comeback. Judge’s two home runs alongside a two-run blast from Oswald Peraza brought them ahead 6-4.
A critical juncture arose in the eighth inning when Mason Miller took the mound with two men on base and one out, following an error by pitcher Tyler Ferguson. Miller’s striking out of pinch-hitter Ben Rice and Paul Goldschmidt was vital in maintaining the slim one-run lead for the Athletics.
Highlighting the game’s key statistics, Aaron Judge’s two home runs marked his 41st career multi-homer game. This performance places him fourth in Yankees history, behind legends like Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, and Lou Gehrig.
Looking ahead, the Athletics will face off against their next challenge in the series finale, with Luis Severino (1-3, 3.62) slated to pitch against his former team. The Yankees have not yet announced their starter, although manager Aaron Boone indicated that Ryan Yarbrough (0-0, 3.72) may play a role.