Yankees Extend Eight-Game Winning Streak Beating Orioles in AL Wild Card Race

The New York Yankees finished the 2025 season strong with an eight-game winning streak, securing the AL East title by edging out the Toronto Blue Jays due to their season series advantage. Aaron Judge led the majors with a .331 batting average, 53 home runs, and 114 RBIs, while Ben Rice contributed key home runs, including a record-setting 50th first-inning homer for the Yankees. The Baltimore Orioles, struggling with a 75-87 record after a poor season and managerial change, were dominated by the Yankees in their final games, including a 6-1 loss where rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler held them to just two hits. Despite the Orioles' disappointment, they started their best pitchers in the final series against the Yankees, who were also auditioning for playoff rotation spots. The Yankees demonstrated a strong home performance (48-31) and led the league in total home runs with 269, solidifying their playoff positioning. Throughout the season, the Yankees held a winning edge over the Orioles in their matchups, finishing with a 7-4 season series advantage.