Yankees manager Aaron Boone was tossed from the game in the first inning after making a comment to an umpire following a fan’s remark from behind the dugout. Carlos Rodón of the Yankees and JP Sears of the Athletics both pitched shutout innings before Oakland’s Abraham Toro reached on a fielding error in the ninth. Gelof’s homer off González secured the victory for the Athletics, who had not won a road game against the Yankees since 2021.
In other MLB news, the Minnesota Twins optioned struggling starting pitcher Louie Varland to Triple-A St. Paul and reinstated right fielder Max Kepler from the 10-day injured list. The Milwaukee Brewers placed left-handed starter Wade Miley on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation.
