Game result and context

Yankees Defeat Orioles 3-1

Trent Grisham drove in three runs, including a solo home run, to lead the New York Yankees to a 3-1 win against the Baltimore Orioles.

Final result

The New York Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 in a nine-inning game played on August 18, 2026.

How the game changed

The teams traded solo home runs in the third inning to remain tied at 1-1. The Yankees broke the tie in the top of the seventh inning, scoring two runs to take a 3-1 lead that they held for the remainder of the game.

Key performances

Trent Grisham led the Yankees offense, finishing with two hits, one home run, and three RBIs. George Lombard Jr. also contributed two hits for New York. Carlos Rodón pitched 4.0 innings, allowing one earned run and striking out four.

For the Orioles, Coby Mayo hit a solo home run. Shane Baz took the loss, pitching 6.1 innings with 10 strikeouts and three earned runs. Albert Suárez provided 2.0 innings of relief, striking out two and allowing no earned runs.

Season and playoff context

Following the game, the New York Yankees hold a 70-55 record, placing them second in their division and first in the Wild Card standings. The Baltimore Orioles fall to 61-65, ranking fifth in their division.

Series context

This was the first game of a three-game regular season series.

Official game sources

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