No debating this win: Yankees complete a 3-game sweep with a 6-1 rout of the Orioles
Summary
The New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-1 to complete a three-game sweep in Baltimore. Gerrit Cole pitched well for six innings, and the Yankees hit two home runs, helping them get closer to the AL East lead.Key Facts
- The Yankees won 6-1 against the Orioles on August 20, 2026.
- Gerrit Cole pitched six strong innings with eight strikeouts and only four hits allowed.
- Luis García Jr. and Spencer Jones each hit a home run for the Yankees.
- The Orioles scored one run in the fifth inning by Dylan Beavers.
- The Yankees are now four games behind the AL East leader, Tampa Bay.
- Baltimore’s pitcher Kyle Bradish gave up three earned runs and eight hits in 5 2/3 innings.
- Baltimore made two unearned runs due to an error in the third inning.
- The Yankees’ pitcher Ryan Yarbrough closed with three perfect innings for his third save.
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