Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run homer, Ryan McMahon and Ben Rice also went deep, and the New York Yankees beat the Athletics 8-2 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory. Goldschmidt connected in the first inning against Luis Severino (2-6) to stake the Yankees to a 4-0 lead and they rolled from there behind a strong outing from Carlos Rodon (1-2) for the win.

NEW YORK (AP) — José Ramírez launched one of Cleveland's three home runs off Gerrit Cole and finished with three hits for the second consecutive game as the Guardians beat the New York Yankees 5-4 on Wednesday night.

The Yankees were one of the main attractions on Lou Gehrig Day, as New York started what will be a one-week gauntlet with the Guardians. The two clubs will have two series against one another over the next 10 days,