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Yankees Beat Orioles 3-1 as Grisham Hits 17th

8/19/2026

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Summary

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The New York Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Trent Grisham (outfielder) hit his 17th home run in the third inning and added a two-run single in the seventh.
Yerry De los Santos (right-hander) earned the win with two scoreless relief innings, while David Bednar (right-hander) recorded his 28th save.
Shane Baz (right-hander) struck out a season-high 10 in 6 1/3 innings but allowed all three New York runs.

History

Historical Context

After a 14-game July deficit, the New York Yankees rallied under interim manager Bob Lemon to finish 113-49, win the AL East and repeat as World Series champions in 1978, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 for their 22nd title. The tenth Yankees-Dodgers showdown marked the last Yankees victory over Los Angeles, a rivalry that later fueled an 18-year title drought until 1996.

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Story summary

The New York Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Trent Grisham (outfielder) hit his 17th home run in the third inning and added a two-run single in the seventh.
Yerry De los Santos (right-hander) earned the win with two scoreless relief innings, while David Bednar (right-hander) recorded his 28th save.
Shane Baz (right-hander) struck out a season-high 10 in 6 1/3 innings but allowed all three New York runs.

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