Bonx Bombers are back and fit the nickname on Thursday Night. They pounded the A's 22-9 and batted 17 times with the bases loaded. Several times the Yankees loaded the bases without a hit as the A's pitches struggled to find the strike zone.
The Yankees actually were facing a three-game sweep when they trailed by six runs in the third inning. But Cano's slam got them within a run and Martin's put them ahead. In all, the Yankees pounded 22 hits with five homers, including two by Martin — who went 5 for 5. They also drew 13 walks.
