Game result and context
New York Yankees defeat Baltimore Orioles 6-3 in 2026 regular season matchup
The New York Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 on Thursday, using a three-run sixth inning to pull away. The win keeps the Yankees at 93-68, while the Orioles fall to 79-82.
Final result
The New York Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles with a final score of 6-3. The game concluded after nine innings of play.
How the game changed
The game remained scoreless until the bottom of the fifth inning when the Yankees broke the deadlock. New York expanded their lead significantly in the sixth inning by scoring three runs to take control of the contest. Although the Orioles attempted a late rally with two runs in the top of the ninth inning, the Yankees' lead proved sufficient to secure the win.
Key performances
Will Warren earned the win for the Yankees, pitching 3.2 innings with seven strikeouts and zero earned runs. Anthony Volpe contributed to the offense with two RBIs. For the Orioles, Brandon Young took the loss, allowing one earned run over 5.0 innings of work. Dylan Beavers provided the lone home run for Baltimore in the ninth inning, while Leody Taveras added two hits and two RBIs in the losing effort. Ryan Yarbrough also provided strong relief for New York, striking out five batters over 2.1 scoreless innings.
Season and playoff context
With this result, the New York Yankees hold a 93-68 record and have already clinched a postseason berth, currently sitting as the top wild-card team with a 9.5-game lead in the wild-card standings. The Baltimore Orioles fall to 79-82 and have been eliminated from playoff contention.