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Yankees edge Orioles 5-3 after controversial foul call on Alonso

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:56 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Yankees edge Orioles 5-3 after controversial foul call on Alonso

Summary

The New York Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday night in Baltimore. Pete Alonso hit a deep fly in the seventh that was ruled foul after a review, allowing the Yankees to score twice in the eighth inning. Alonso had previously homered in the third, extending his hitting streak to 11 games. The Orioles took an early 1-0 lead but struggled defensively, causing them to lose their third straight game. The Yankees aim for a series sweep Thursday with Gerrit Cole slated to start against Kyle Bradish of the Orioles.

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By the Numbers

•Yankees scored twice in the eighth inning to secure the win.
•Pete Alonso's seventh-inning fly ruled foul after review.
•Ben Rice hit a homer for the Yankees; Alonso hit a homer earlier.
•Orioles took a 1-0 lead with a double steal in the first.
•Next game features Gerrit Cole for the Yankees on Thursday.

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1:56 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees edge the Orioles 5-3 after Pete Alonso's deep fly in the 7th is ruled foul

What they're saying

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Pete Alonso's drive down the left-field line in the seventh inning was ruled foul, and the New York Yankees took advantage of that reprieve, scoring twice in the top of the eighth to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday night. Alonso, who had already homered in the third, nearly went deep again with the score tied at 3. After a review, the call stood and Alonso ended up striking out.
— Yahoo Sportsby NOAH TRISTER

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