Rosario's Two Homers Lift Yankees Over Athletics

Veteran infielder hits key three-run blast in eighth inning to power New York's comeback win.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 6:18am by Ben Kaplan

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Amed Rosario hit two home runs, including a go-ahead three-run shot in the eighth inning, to lead the New York Yankees to a 5-3 victory over the visiting Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night. The win improved the Yankees' record to 8-2 on the young season.

Why it matters

The Yankees' strong start to the season has them positioned well in the competitive American League East division, while the loss is another setback for the rebuilding Athletics as they look to return to contention.

The details

Trailing 3-1 in the eighth, the Yankees rallied against former New York reliever Mark Leiter Jr. Cody Bellinger and Ben Rice singled to put runners on the corners for Giancarlo Stanton, who hit an RBI single to make it 3-2. After a diving catch by A's center fielder Denzel Clarke, Rosario blasted an 0-1 splitter into the left field seats to give the Yankees a 5-3 lead they would not relinquish.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
  • Rosario's first home run came in the second inning.

The players

Amed Rosario

A veteran infielder in his 10th MLB season, Rosario had a big night at the plate with two home runs, including the go-ahead three-run shot in the eighth inning.

Cam Schlittler

The Yankees' starting pitcher, who allowed three runs over five innings with seven strikeouts.

Mark Leiter Jr.

The former Yankees reliever who took the loss after giving up the go-ahead home run to Rosario in the eighth inning.

Denzel Clarke

The Athletics' center fielder who made a diving catch to rob the Yankees of a hit in the eighth inning.

Aaron Civale

The Athletics' starting pitcher, who allowed one run on two hits over five innings with six strikeouts.

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What they’re saying

“Amed really came up big for us tonight. That home run in the eighth was a huge momentum shift and got the guys fired up.”

— Aaron Boone, Yankees Manager

What’s next

The Yankees will look to continue their strong start to the season when they host the Boston Red Sox for a three-game series beginning on Friday. The Athletics will try to bounce back when they travel to face the Seattle Mariners this weekend.

The takeaway

Amed Rosario's clutch performance at the plate helped the Yankees overcome an early deficit and secure an important early-season victory over a division rival. The win keeps the Yankees atop the AL East standings as they look to build on their hot start to the year.