Controversial home run ruling affects Orioles in loss to Yankees
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 2:02 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

The Baltimore Orioles faced a contentious moment in their game against the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. In the seventh inning, a potential go-ahead home run by Pete Alonso was ruled foul following a video review, despite apparent evidence to the contrary. The decision stood, contributing to Baltimore's 5-3 defeat. Orioles players expressed frustration, calling for improved technology to prevent such controversial calls in the future. This incident raises concerns for the Orioles as they pursue a spot in the American League wild card race.
- •Pete Alonso's home run call ruled foul after video review
- •Yankees defeat Orioles 5-3 in American League East clash
- •Orioles players frustrated by lack of technology for fair-foul calls
- •Controversial decision comes during critical playoff race
- •Calls for improved cameras similar to those used in football
- 2:02 PMYahoo Sports — Orioles robbed by sketchy home run ruling, prompting calls for lasers on foul pole
"Tough break for Baltimore in a crushing loss to the Yankees.
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