Atlanta Braves defeat New York Yankees 2-1: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, Aug 9, 2026 · MLB · Atlanta Braves 2, New York Yankees 1
The Atlanta Braves beat the New York Yankees 2-1 on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Yankee Stadium. The Atlanta Braves covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 8.5, with 3 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 0-1.
Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees final score and game recap
The Atlanta Braves won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Grant Holmes (Atlanta Braves): 6.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Matt Olson (Atlanta Braves): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Cam Schlittler (New York Yankees): 7.0 innings, 1 earned run, 11 strikeouts.
- Trent Grisham (New York Yankees): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees?
The Atlanta Braves covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at New York Yankees -1.5.
Did Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees go over or under the total?
The game went under: 3 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, under by 5.5.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
How did AiQ's Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 0-1.
- Player props: 0-1, -$100 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 0-1 in this game, -$100 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Cam Schlittler (New York Yankees): under 10.5 strikeouts at -105, finished with 11, a loss.
Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Atlanta Braves 71-47 in the 2026 regular season (39-20 at home, 32-27 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 61 of 116 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 55 times and under 55 times, with 6 pushes.
This result left the New York Yankees 66-52 in the 2026 regular season (29-26 at home, 37-26 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 54 of 116 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 49 times and under 64 times, with 3 pushes.
What's next for Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees?
Next for the Atlanta Braves: the New York Mets at home on Monday, August 10, 2026. Next for the New York Yankees: the Seattle Mariners at home on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.