The New York Yankees edged the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday night at Camden Yards, sealing the win with a two‑run eighth inning after a controversial foul‑ball review halted Pete Alonso’s potential go‑ahead hit.
Key moments
Alonso, who had already homered in the third inning, drove a ball down the left‑field line in the seventh with the score tied at three. The initial call on the field was foul, but replay appeared to show the ball landing fair. After a brief review, umpires upheld the foul ruling, and Alonso struck out on the next pitch.
In the top of the eighth, Yankees reliever Cam Sanders (1-1) loaded the bases with a walk and two hit‑by‑pitches. With two outs, Yennier Cano entered the game and George Lombard Jr. delivered a slow roller for an infield single, putting New York ahead. A subsequent wild pitch extended the lead to 5-3.
Pitching and relief work
Yankees closer Brent Headrick (7-2) earned the save, while David Bednar recorded his 29th save in 32 opportunities by working the ninth inning. For Baltimore, Kyle Bradish (7-11) took the mound in the final frame, unable to prevent the Yankees from securing the victory.
Offensive highlights
Ben Rice contributed a solo home run for New York, and the Orioles’ offense was powered by Alonso’s earlier homer and a deep blast from Dylan Beavers. Baltimore’s early lead came in the first inning on a double steal, with Gunnar Henderson stealing second and Jackson Holliday scoring from third.
Ryan McMahon’s RBI single tied the game in the second, and Lombard added a sacrifice fly. Rice’s 34th career home run traveled an estimated 447 feet, landing just under the right‑center scoreboard. Alonso extended his hitting streak to 11 games with a drive to the same area of the park, though it fell short of Rice’s distance.
Implications
The loss marks the Orioles’ third consecutive defeat as they remain in the race for the American League’s final wild‑card spot. The Yankees, meanwhile, look to complete a series sweep on Thursday with Gerrit Cole (6-6) scheduled to start against Bradish.
Both teams continue to battle for postseason positioning, and the outcome of Thursday’s matchup could further shape the AL wild‑card picture.
Original reporting: Alexandria, VA News – WTOP News — read the source article.
