The game was over in the first inning. The Yankees scored four times before Oakland recorded an out, turning what could have been a competitive matchup into a rout that ended 8-2.
Carlos Rodon earned his first win of the season, allowing 1 run over 6.0 innings with 3 strikeouts. The left-hander carried a 3.32 ERA into the game and controlled Oakland's lineup after the early deficit.
Paul Goldschmidt delivered the decisive blow in the opening frame. Judge singled to center and Rice scored to put New York ahead 1-0. Two batters later, Goldschmidt homered to left center, a 380-foot shot that scored Judge and Bellinger to make it 4-0. The three-run blast capped a 1-for-5 night that included 3 RBI for the veteran first baseman.
Luis Severino lasted just 1.0 inning for Oakland, allowing 4 runs on 3 hits. The right-hander fell to 2-6 on the season with a 4.16 ERA. Nick Kurtz answered with a solo homer in the bottom of the first, but the Athletics never mounted a serious threat.
New York extended its winning streak to four games and improved to 34-22. Oakland dropped its third straight and fell to 27-29. Ryan McMahon sits 11 RBI away from 500 career RBI after his solo homer in the third inning.