Orioles drop fourth straight as Yankees sweep series with 6-1 win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:51 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

The Baltimore Orioles fell to the New York Yankees 6-1 on August 20, extending their losing streak to four games. Kyle Bradish struggled on the mound, allowing five runs over 5.2 innings, while the Orioles’ offense was stifled by Gerrit Cole, who struck out multiple batters. The loss puts the Orioles six games below.500, diminishing their prior momentum from a series win against the Rays. They will face the Rays again in a three-game series starting August 21.
- •Orioles lose 6-1 to Yankees on August 20.
- •Kyle Bradish allowed five runs; Gerrit Cole dominated.
- •Orioles fall to six games under.500.
- •Team had hoped to build off series against Rays.
- •Next series against the Rays begins August 21.
- 1:51 AMYahoo Sports — Orioles swept by Yankees, fall six games below .500
"The Orioles didn’t put up much of a fight in their fourth straight loss
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