Yankees edge Blue Jays as Orioles drop game to Rays

The New York Yankees defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 during their homestand opener on August 21, 2026. Cam Schlittler struggled but pitched through six innings, yielding one run, while the Yankees' offense supported him with an early crooked number in the second inning. The Tampa Bay Rays lost to the Baltimore Orioles 5-3, cutting their lead in the AL East to three games. Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox overcame the San Francisco Giants 6-4, highlighted by Willson Contreras' three-run homer, while Rafael Devers returned to Fenway for the first time since his trade, contributing with a solo home run.

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