In a heated AL East battle, the New York Yankees rallied late to defeat the Baltimore Orioles with a final score of 6-5 at Yankee Stadium. A clutch home run in the bottom of the 8th inning by Giancarlo Stanton proved to be the difference as the Yankees tightened the division race.
Game Highlights
- ⚾ Top 3rd: Gunnar Henderson gave Baltimore an early lead with a 2-run homer.
- ⚾ Bottom 5th: Yankees responded with back-to-back doubles by Anthony Volpe and Aaron Judge.
- ⚾ Bottom 8th: Stanton crushed a 3-run bomb to left-center to put New York ahead.
- ⚾ Top 9th: Clay Holmes closed out the game with his 25th save of the season.
Key Performers
- Giancarlo Stanton: 2-for-4, HR, 3 RBI
- Aaron Judge: 2-for-3, 2B, 1 BB
- Gunnar Henderson (BAL): 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI
Standings Impact
This win pulls the Yankees within 1.5 games of the division-leading Orioles. Both teams are eyeing the postseason, and this series could play a major role in shaping the AL Wild Card and Division races.
Next Game:
The series continues tomorrow with Carlos Rodón expected to take the mound for the Yankees, while the Orioles counter with Kyle Bradish.
