Yankees Edge Orioles 6-1 as Rodón Secures Career-High 17th Win

The New York Yankees secured a 6-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles, propelled by powerful home runs from Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton and a dominant pitching performance by Carlos Rodón. Stanton's three-run homer in the first inning and Judge's 49th home run in the third helped establish an early lead, which Rodón maintained with seven strong innings, allowing just one run while striking out eight. Rodón's victory marked a career-high 17 wins for the season, complementing his consistent pitching form, including five consecutive quality starts and a 3.04 ERA. The Orioles, despite using a record 70 players this season, managed only one run in the seventh inning, highlighting their struggles throughout the year. The Yankees, now seven games behind first place in the AL East and holding a strong recent record, rely on continued strong pitching and timely hitting as they aim to keep playoff hopes alive. The upcoming games, including a rematch between Rodón and the Orioles, will be critical as the regular season winds down.