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Yankees edge Orioles 3-1 as Shane Baz impresses despite loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 1:53 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Yankees edge Orioles 3-1 as Shane Baz impresses despite loss

Summary

The New York Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 at Camden Yards on August 18. Baltimore squandered a solid start from Shane Baz, who struck out ten over 6 1/3 innings but allowed three runs. After trading home runs in the third inning, the Yankees capitalized on the Orioles' missed opportunities with runners in scoring position, particularly in the seventh inning. The loss leaves the Orioles at 61-65 and in a tie for the final wild-card spot. Baltimore has struggled to maintain momentum after coming close to.500, now falling four games under again.

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By the Numbers

•Yankees score three runs off Shane Baz in 6 1/3 innings
•Coby Mayo and Trent Grisham each hit home runs
•Baltimore's missed chances included three outs with two on in the seventh
•Orioles are 2-9 in games started by Baz this season
•Baltimore's future playoff hopes are uncertain with 36 games remaining.

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1:53 AMYahoo Sports — Orioles squander another solid Shane Baz start in 3-1 loss to Yankees

What they're saying

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BALTIMORE — Are the Orioles back? Not in the optimistic sense that surrounded them only days ago. They’re back to making enough progress to look like a team capable of becoming a factor down the stretch, only to fall flat once again. It’s a pattern that has followed them throughout the season. Tuesday’s 3-1 loss to the Yankees added another chapter. The Orioles (61-65) opened a six-game ...
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