Yankees 12- 9 Braves: Grisham’s grand slam, Volpe HR lead comeback win

New York Yankees 12-9 Atlanta Braves

ATLANTA — With two outs in the ninth and the capacity crowd of 42,530 at Truist Park in full voice, Trent Grisham launched a momentum-shifting grand slam that crowned the New York Yankees’ spectacular 12-9 comeback triumph over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday evening. The victory ended a three-game slide and highlighted one of the organization’s most electrifying wins of the 2025 campaign.

Grisham Produces Bronx Magic in Georgia

Grisham, who began the contest hitting .226, provided the evening’s most crucial swing — and possibly of his Yankees career — when he demolished a 1-1 slider from Braves closer Raisel Iglesias into the right-center field stands with the bases packed. The drive snapped an 8-8 deadlock and supplied the Yankees a four-run advantage in the ninth.

The blast represented Grisham’s 17th homer this year, equaling his career peak established in 2022 with San Diego, and followed a pressure-filled sequence featuring Aaron Judge’s intentional walk, Giancarlo Stanton’s walk to fill the bases, and Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s hard liner to third.

Volpe’s Outstanding Performance Ignites Rally

Anthony Volpe was spectacular at the plate, connecting for two home runs while producing four RBIs, including a game-tying solo drive in the eighth against Dylan Lee. The shortstop now possesses 21 homers this season and has emerged as a crucial component in the Yankees’ attack, demonstrating a talent for clutch moments.

Volpe’s opening homer sparked a comeback that transformed a 7-2 disadvantage into a competitive battle. His second blast evened the score at 8 and hushed the home supporters just before Grisham’s ninth-inning theatrics.

Bellinger, Judge Create Opportunities

Cody Bellinger also connected, driving a solo homer in the seventh to reduce Atlanta’s lead to one run. Paul Goldschmidt’s leadoff double in the ninth against Iglesias initiated the winning surge. Judge’s intentional walk — established the foundation for the ensuing drama.

Yankees’ Relief Staff Secures Victory

Luke Weaver (2-3) worked 1 2/3 scoreless innings in relief to capture the win, stabilizing the contest after starter Will Warren struggled. Devin Williams allowed one run in the ninth but secured the final outs to conclude a chaotic game.

Grisham’s two-out grand slam converted a tight contest into a 12-8 advantage and reversed the game — and potentially the Yankees’ momentum — before the series finale.

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Up Next

Yankees RHP Marcus Stroman (1-1, 6.66 ERA) faces Braves RHP Grant Holmes (4-8, 3.77 ERA) in the series finale Sunday.

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