Cole, Yankees hold off Braves 5-4 in matchup of Cy Young winnersBy Canadian Press on August 8, 2026. New York Yankees pitcher Brent Headrick throws during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) New York Yankees pitcher Brent Headrick throws during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)NEW YORK (AP) — Gerrit Cole pitched seven strong innings and outdueled Chris Sale in a matchup of Cy Young Award winners as the New York Yankees beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 Saturday. George Lombard Jr. hit his second career homer in the seventh to give the Yankees a 4-2 lead.