Yankees strike out 17 to win nightcap against Orioles
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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

The New York Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 in the second game of a doubleheader on September 25, 2026. Yankees pitchers combined for 17 strikeouts, with Ryan Yarbrough, Will Warren, Brent Headrick, John Schreiber, and Alexander Cornielle contributing to the total. Warren delivered a standout performance, covering 3.2 innings with seven strikeouts. The Yankees secured a crucial win after dropping the first game of the doubleheader, improving their record to 93-68 with one game remaining in the regular season. The season finale is scheduled for September 27, pending weather conditions.
- •Yankees pitchers struck out 17 Orioles batters in the win.
- •Yarbrough allowed no runs in 2.1 innings pitched.
- •Warren pitched 3.2 scoreless innings with seven strikeouts.
- •Yankees improved their record to 93-68.
- •Final game of the season is scheduled for September 27.
- 2:57 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees pitchers strike out a whopping 17 to split Orioles doubleheader
"The Yanks survived a late scare to win their possible regular-season finale.
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