Yankees Stun Braves with Grisham Grand Slam in 12-9 Comeback Win

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025

Yankees Stage Dramatic Comeback, Grisham's Grand Slam Powers 12-9 Win Over Braves

ATLANTA — The New York Yankees completed a stunning rally on July 19, 2025, with Trent Grisham hitting a tiebreaking grand slam in the ninth inning to cap a comeback from a five-run deficit, securing a 12-9 victory against the Atlanta Braves. The thrilling MLB contest, which began at 6:15 PM, played out before a record crowd of 42,530 at Truist Park, the largest of the season.

Anthony Volpe was a pivotal force for the Yankees, homering twice and collecting four RBI, including a crucial tying shot in the eighth inning. Cody Bellinger also contributed with a solo home run in the seventh, helping New York break a three-game losing streak.

The decisive ninth inning saw Braves closer Raisel Iglesias (4-6) falter after a remarkable run of 15 scoreless appearances. Paul Goldschmidt led off with a double, followed by an intentional walk to Aaron Judge and a walk to Giancarlo Stanton, loading the bases. Despite Jazz Chisholm Jr. lining out, Grisham capitalized on a 1-1 slider, driving it to right-center field for a commanding 12-8 lead.

Luke Weaver (2-3) earned the win for the Yankees with 1 2/3 scoreless innings in relief. Devin Williams closed out the game, despite giving up a run in the ninth.

For the Atlanta Braves, Ozzie Albies delivered a strong offensive performance, knocking in five runs, including his second three-run homer in as many games, bringing his series RBI total to nine. Michael Harris II also went deep for the Braves.

The Yankees trailed 7-2 after five innings but systematically chipped away at the lead, scoring four runs in the sixth and adding another in the seventh with Bellinger’s home run. Volpe’s second home run, off Dylan Lee in the eighth, knotted the score at 8-8.

Recently acquired Joey Wentz had a solid outing for the Braves, throwing four scoreless innings in his first start since 2023, allowing just two hits and a walk.

Key Moments and Stats

Trent Grisham's 17th home run of the season equaled his career high, previously set in 2022 during his time with San Diego.

Ozzie Albies' milestone home run marked his 150th career blast, making him the 26th second baseman in Major League Baseball history to achieve this feat.

Up Next

The New York Yankees will conclude their three-game series against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Yankees right-hander Marcus Stroman (1-1, 6.66 ERA) is slated to start against Braves right-hander Grant Holmes (4-8, 3.77 ERA).

In summary

On July 19, 2025, the New York Yankees defeated the Atlanta Braves 12-9 in a remarkable comeback victory at Truist Park. Trailing by five runs, the Yankees rallied, culminating in Trent Grisham's game-winning grand slam in the top of the ninth inning off Braves closer Raisel Iglesias. Anthony Volpe contributed significantly with two home runs and four RBIs, while Ozzie Albies led the Braves' offense with five RBIs. Luke Weaver earned the win for New York in the high-scoring affair.

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