Gardner went 1-for-4 with a solo home run as the Yankees defeated the Athletics, 7-6 on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Starting in center following an injury scare, Gardner launched his sixth home run of the season in the second inning to pad New York's early lead. Though he's slashing an uninspiring .214/.328/.335, the veteran outfielder has come alive in August with a .291/.403/.455 line in 55 at-bats.