The Yankees turned a close game into a rout with a seven-run offensive outburst that overwhelmed Baltimore 9-4 at Yankee Stadium. What began as a pitcher's duel transformed into a showcase for New York's lineup, which collected 11 hits against struggling Orioles pitching.
Cody Bellinger delivered a perfect night at the plate, going 4-for-4 with two home runs and four RBIs. The outfielder homered in the second inning to open the scoring, doubled home Grisham in the third, then added a solo shot in the fifth to extend New York's lead to 6-1. Trent Grisham provided additional power with a two-run homer in the fourth, finishing 2-for-4 with two RBIs.
The decisive moment came in the seventh inning when the Yankees broke open a 6-4 game. Rice scored on Bellinger's infield single, then Judge and Bellinger both came home on Jazz Chisholm's single to right field, with an error by right fielder O'Neill allowing both runners to score and pushing the lead to 9-4.
Kyle Bradish struggled through four innings for Baltimore, allowing five runs on six hits while walking four batters. His ERA now stands at 5.56. Ryan Weathers earned the victory for New York, working five innings and allowing three runs, though only one was earned. Pete Alonso provided Baltimore's lone bright spot with a solo homer in the fourth.
The Yankees improved to 20-11 and maintained their hold on first place in the division. Baltimore fell to 15-16, sitting third in the standings.