Axford tossed 1.1 scoreless frames Thursday, allowing a hit and striking out one in the Athletics' 7-3 victory over the Yankees to earn the hold.
Axford has been dominant in the early going this season, giving up only six hits in nine innings while giving up no earned runs. The 33-year-old has a firm lockdown on a set-up role and he's leading the team in holds with four. The six-foot-five righty, who also has two wins this year, will likely continue to serve as a late-inning relief option going forward.