Game result and context
New York Yankees defeat Baltimore Orioles 6-1 in 2026 regular season matchup
The New York Yankees improved to 72-55 with a 6-1 win against the Baltimore Orioles, who fell to 61-67. Gerrit Cole earned the win, while Dylan Beavers provided the lone run for Baltimore.
Final result
The New York Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles with a final score of 6-1. The game lasted nine innings.
The Yankees scored three runs in the third inning, two in the sixth, and one in the eighth. The Orioles scored their only run in the bottom of the fifth inning.
Key performances
Luis García Jr. led the Yankees offense, going 3-for-4 with two runs scored, a home run, and one RBI. Spencer Jones also contributed a 3-for-4 performance with two runs, a home run, and one RBI.
Gerrit Cole earned the win for New York, pitching 6.0 innings with eight strikeouts and allowing one earned run. Ryan Yarbrough earned his third save of the season, pitching 3.0 scoreless innings with four strikeouts.
For the Orioles, Dylan Beavers hit a solo home run in the fifth inning. Starting pitcher Kyle Bradish took the loss, pitching 5.2 innings and allowing three earned runs with five strikeouts.
Season and playoff context
Following this game, the New York Yankees hold a 72-55 record, placing them second in their division and first in the wild-card standings with a 9.5-game lead for the top spot. Their elimination number stands at 32.
The Baltimore Orioles move to 61-67 on the season. They are currently fifth in their division and eighth in the wild-card race, trailing the wild-card leader by 2.0 games. Their elimination number is 20, and their wild-card elimination number is 33.
Official game sources
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