Yankees edge Orioles with late infield single from Lombard Jr
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Last updated Aug 20, 2026
George Lombard Jr. hit a key infield single in the eighth inning to lift the New York Yankees over the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on August 18, 2026. The game, marked by early struggles from both starting pitchers, saw the score tied at three before the Yankees scored two runs to take the lead. Controversy arose when a potential home run from Pete Alonso was upheld as a non-home run despite apparent video evidence. This victory allowed the Yankees to secure the series against the Orioles and also claim the season series.
- •Yankees score two runs in the eighth for the comeback win.
- •Game featured an overturned call on a potential Alonso home run.
- •Yankees have not scored in the first inning since July 30.
- •Will Warren struggled but managed to limit damage on the mound.
- •Sacrifice fly by Lombard Jr. contributed to the Yankees' lead.
- 2:15 AMYahoo Sports — George Lombard Jr.’s late infield single pushes Yankees past Orioles
"Amidst some controversy, the Yankees rally late to take the series in Baltimore.
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