Yankees Rally in Ninth Inning to Snap Losing Streak

A crucial ABS challenge led to a walk-off win for the Yankees against the Angels.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:57am

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The Yankees were trailing the Angels 10-8 entering the bottom of the ninth inning, but staged a dramatic comeback to win 11-10. A successful challenge from Ryan McMahon on a called strike overturned the call, leading to a walk-off wild pitch that scored the winning run for New York.

Why it matters

The win was an important one for the Yankees, who had lost six straight games prior to Monday's contest. The comeback victory helped the Yankees pull even with the Orioles atop the AL East standings. The game also highlighted the impact of the new Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system, which played a key role in the Yankees' rally.

The details

With the Yankees trailing 10-8 in the bottom of the ninth, Ryan McMahon challenged a called strike from Jordan Romano. The ABS system overturned the call, making the count 2-1. McMahon then worked the count full before drawing a walk on a wild pitch that allowed Jose Caballero to score the winning run. The rally was sparked by a game-tying two-run home run from Trent Grisham earlier in the inning.

  • The walk-off wild pitch occurred in the bottom of the ninth inning on Monday, April 14, 2026.
  • The Yankees had lost six straight games prior to Monday's contest.

The players

Ryan McMahon

A Yankees player who successfully challenged a called strike in the ninth inning, leading to the game-winning walk-off.

Trent Grisham

A Yankees player who hit a game-tying two-run home run in the ninth inning to spark the comeback.

Jose Caballero

The Yankees player who scored the game-winning run on the wild pitch in the ninth inning.

Jordan Romano

The Angels pitcher who threw the wild pitch that allowed the Yankees to win in the ninth inning.

Logan O'Hoppe

The Angels catcher who was unable to corral the wild pitch in the ninth inning.

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What they’re saying

“We never give up, no matter the score. That's the kind of fight and resilience this team has shown all season.”

— Aaron Boone, Yankees Manager

What’s next

The Yankees will look to build on this dramatic comeback win as they continue their series against the Angels. Their next game is scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 2026.

The takeaway

The Yankees' thrilling ninth-inning rally, sparked by a successful ABS challenge, showcased the team's never-say-die attitude and the impact the new challenge system can have on close games. This win could provide a much-needed boost as the Yankees look to overtake the Orioles atop the AL East standings.