Game result and context
New York Yankees defeat Baltimore Orioles 5-3 in 2026 regular season matchup
The New York Yankees secured a 5-3 win against the Baltimore Orioles on August 19, 2026. The Yankees moved to 71-55 on the season, while the Orioles fell to 61-66. The game featured three home runs, with Ben Rice connecting for New York and both Pete Alonso and Dylan Beavers homering for Baltimore.
Final result
The New York Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles with a final score of 5-3. The Yankees recorded 5 runs on the night, while the Orioles were held to 3 runs. The game concluded after 9 innings of play.
How the game changed
Baltimore opened the scoring in the first inning with one run. New York responded with two runs in the second inning to take a 2-1 lead. Both teams traded solo home runs in the third inning, maintaining a one-run advantage for the Yankees. After a scoreless fourth and fifth, Baltimore tied the game in the sixth inning. The Yankees ultimately broke the tie in the eighth inning by scoring two decisive runs to finalize the 5-3 score.
Key performances
Ben Rice led the Yankees' offense, going 2-for-5 with a home run and one RBI. George Lombard Jr. also contributed significantly for New York, recording two hits and two RBIs. On the mound for the Yankees, Will Warren pitched 4.0 innings and struck out 5 batters while allowing 2 earned runs.
For the Orioles, Pete Alonso and Dylan Beavers each hit a solo home run. Chris Bassitt started for Baltimore, pitching 5.2 innings with 6 strikeouts and 3 earned runs allowed.
Season and playoff context
Following this game on August 19, 2026, the New York Yankees hold a record of 71-55. The Baltimore Orioles move to a record of 61-66. This contest was the second game of a three-game regular season series.