The Yankees turned a tied game into a rout with four runs in the second inning, defeating the Orioles 7-2 at Yankee Stadium. After Pete Alonso's solo homer tied the game 1-1, New York answered with a decisive outburst that put the game away early.
Will Warren dominated on the mound for the Yankees, allowing 2 runs (1 earned) over 6.1 innings with nine strikeouts and just three hits. The right-hander improved to 4-0 with a 2.39 ERA, striking out the side twice while keeping Baltimore's offense quiet throughout his outing.
The second inning proved decisive after Alonso's 367-foot homer to right field tied the game. Jose Caballero answered immediately with a solo shot to left, then Ben Rice delivered the knockout blow with a three-run homer to right center that scored Grisham and Goldschmidt. Rice finished 2-for-5 with three RBIs, extending his strong season that includes 11 homers and 26 RBIs while batting .330.
Cade Povich struggled for Baltimore, lasting just four innings while allowing 5 runs on seven hits. The left-hander walked two and struck out four in taking the loss, falling to 1-1 with a 4.41 ERA. The Orioles managed only three hits against Yankees pitching and couldn't mount any sustained rallies after the early deficit.
New York improved to 20-11 and maintained first place in the division, while Baltimore fell to 15-16. Both teams entered having lost their previous games, with the Yankees snapping their brief skid behind Warren's strong start and the explosive second-inning offense.