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Ryan Weathers' No-Hit Bid Ends as Orioles Rally for 3-2 Win

5/12/2026, 11:04:38 PM

Game Overview: Orioles Overcome Yankees in Baltimore

At Oriole Park, the Baltimore Orioles defeated the New York Yankees 3–2. A no-hit bid by Yankees left-hander Ryan Weathers was broken in the seventh inning, and a three-run homer by Orioles third baseman Coby Mayo on his third pitch gave Baltimore a lead they never relinquished.

Background & Context

New York entered after a 16-3 run that lifted them to first in the AL East and a four-game sweep that outscored Baltimore 39-10. Since then the Yankees have lost four straight, raising concerns about a stagnant offense, while Baltimore used the win to snap its slump.

Key Players & Their Roles

Key contributors were Yankees left-hander Ryan Weathers (2-2, 3.00 ERA, 101 pitches, 9 K, 3 BB) and reliever Brent Headrick, who entered in the seventh and allowed Coby Mayo’s three-run homer on his third pitch. Orioles third baseman Coby Mayo (.158 average) delivered the decisive blast; catcher Adley Rutschman broke up the no-hit bid with a single. Ben Rice supplied New York’s two-run homer. Relievers Dietrich Enns (win) and Anthony Nunez (save) closed for Baltimore.

Game Timeline

Ben Rice’s two-run homer gave New York a 2–0 lead in the third. In the seventh, Adley Rutschman’s single ended Weathers’ no-hit bid; after a Pete Alonso groundout and a Tyler O’Neill walk, Headrick entered and surrendered Coby Mayo’s three-run homer on his third pitch, putting Baltimore ahead 3–2. The ninth featured a caught line drive by Ryan McMahon, a Paul Goldschmidt single, and a replay-overturned steal attempt by José Caballero that sealed the win.

Data & Statistics

Final score: Orioles 3, Yankees 2. Weathers threw 101 pitches, 9 K, 3 BB, no runs. Mayo’s three-run homer and Rice’s two-run shot accounted for each team’s runs. The Yankees have lost four straight; the sub-.500 Orioles have been unable to break their slump.

Official Statements & Responses

Weathers explained that he was unaware he was carrying a no-hit bid and noted that the recent weeks had been difficult due to a viral illness that caused a fever and weight loss. Manager Aaron Boone’s decision to bring in reliever Brent Headrick after the seventh-inning single was a tactical move that ultimately backfired.

Criticism & Opposition

Analysts said the Yankees’ offense remains ineffective and must improve after repeated failures to score.

Verbatim Quotes

  • “I was walking guys and stuff like that, so I guess it never really rang a bell with me what was going on.” — Ryan Weathers
  • “I was walking guys and stuff like that, so I guess it never really rang a bell with me what was going on.” — Ryan Weathers
  • “It's definitely been a (rough) couple of weeks, for sure,” — Ryan Weathers
  • “For the moment, though, the Yankees' offense needs to wake back up.” — Analyst, ClutchPoints

What’s Next

The Yankees will start right-hander Will Warren (4-1, 3.46 ERA) on Tuesday, while Baltimore plans to give left-hander Trevor Rogers (2-3, 4.75 ERA) the ball after his 15-day IL stint.