Game result and context
New York Yankees defeat Baltimore Orioles 3-1 in 2026 regular season matchup
The New York Yankees secured a 3-1 win against the Baltimore Orioles on August 18, 2026. Trent Grisham led the Yankees with a home run and three RBIs, while the Orioles fell to 61-65 on the season.
Final result
The New York Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles with a final score of 3-1. The game was played over nine innings.
The Yankees move to a record of 70-55, while the Orioles drop to 61-65.
How the game changed
The game remained tied at 1-1 through the first six innings after Trent Grisham homered for the Yankees in the top of the third and Coby Mayo homered for the Orioles in the bottom of the third.
The Yankees broke the tie in the top of the seventh inning, scoring two runs to take a 3-1 lead. The Orioles were unable to respond in the final two innings.
Key performances
Trent Grisham paced the Yankees' offense, finishing the game with two hits, one home run, and three RBIs in four at-bats.
George Lombard Jr. also contributed for New York with two hits in four at-bats.
For the Orioles, Coby Mayo recorded one hit in three at-bats, including a solo home run.
Shane Baz took the loss for Baltimore, pitching 6.1 innings with 10 strikeouts and three earned runs. Carlos Rodón pitched 4.0 innings for the Yankees, allowing one earned run and striking out four.
Season and playoff context
Following this game, the New York Yankees hold a 70-55 record, placing them second in their division and first in the wild-card standings, 8.5 games ahead of the wild-card leader. Their elimination number stands at 33.
The Baltimore Orioles hold a 61-65 record, placing them fifth in their division. They are 1.0 game back in the wild-card race with an elimination number of 36 and a division elimination number of 23.