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Yankees Rally in Eighth to Defeat Nationals 4-2
The Yankees scored four runs in the eighth inning to overcome a 2-0 deficit. Washington reliever Clayton Beeter allowed three home runs without recording an out. The Nationals bullpen entered the game with the worst save-conversion rate in MLB.
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The New York Yankees defeated the Washington Nationals 4-2 on July 11, 2026, after scoring four runs in the eighth inning. Washington led 2-0 entering the eighth. Clayton Beeter entered to pitch and allowed consecutive home runs to Ryan McMahon, Paul Goldschmidt and Trent Grisham.
Grisham's two-run homer gave the Yankees a 3-2 lead. Beeter recorded no outs. Beeter's season ERA rose from 2.96 to 3.62 after the appearance. The Nationals bullpen had blown 26 of 53 save opportunities entering the game, the highest total in MLB.
The unit also carried a 5.05 ERA, fourth-worst in the majors. In 49 innings pitched in the ninth inning of home games this season, the Nationals bullpen posted an 8.08 ERA while allowing 46 runs, 14 home runs and 30 walks.
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