New York Yankees defeat Athletics 8-2: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, May 29, 2026 · MLB · New York Yankees 8, Athletics 2
The New York Yankees beat the Athletics 8-2 on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Sutter Health Park. The New York Yankees covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 9.5, with 10 runs combined.
New York Yankees vs. Athletics final score and game recap
The New York Yankees won by 6 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Carlos Rodon (New York Yankees): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 3 strikeouts.
- Ben Rice (New York Yankees): 4-for-5, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Joel Kuhnel (Athletics): 1.2 innings, 2 earned runs, 0 strikeouts.
- Nick Kurtz (Athletics): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in New York Yankees vs. Athletics?
The New York Yankees covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 6 runs.
The run line opened and closed at New York Yankees -1.5.
Did New York Yankees vs. Athletics go over or under the total?
The game went over: 10 runs combined against a closing total of 9.5, over by 0.5.
The total opened at 10 and closed at 9.5.
New York Yankees and Athletics betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the New York Yankees 35-22 in the 2026 regular season (17-9 at home, 18-13 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 28 of 55 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 23 times and under 30 times, with 2 pushes. That made it five straight wins for the New York Yankees.
This result left the Athletics 27-30 in the 2026 regular season (10-16 at home, 17-14 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 27 of 55 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 26 times and under 28 times, with 1 push. That made it four straight losses for the Athletics.
What's next for New York Yankees and Athletics?
Next for the New York Yankees: at the Athletics on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Next for the Athletics: the New York Yankees at home on Saturday, May 30, 2026.