Yankees Win American League East Title

The New York Yankees clinched the American League East title with a decisive 10-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, following two previous losses in the series. Giancarlo Stanton shone with a two-run double and his 27th home run, while Aaron Judge hit his league-leading 58th homer, marking his fifth consecutive game with a home run. Gerrit Cole delivered a standout performance, pitching 6.2 scoreless innings and allowing only two hits, effectively leading the Yankees to the win. The Yankees finished the regular season with a 93-66 record and will start their postseason run on October 5. Manager Aaron Boone commented on the team's perseverance throughout the season, emphasizing the importance of strong performances as they head into the playoffs. With this victory, the Yankees secured home-field advantage for the first round of the playoffs, needing only two wins against the Pirates to secure the top seed in the AL.