New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor (12) celebrates with Aaron Judge (99) after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
A look at what’s happening around the majors today:
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Following an off day, the New York Yankees try for their longest winning streak in 60 years when they open a four-game series in Oakland.
New York has won 11 in a row for the first time since 1985. The storied Yankees haven't won 12 straight since Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris powered a 13-game run in September 1961.