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Yankees Complete Orioles Sweep With 6-1 Win

8/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The New York Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles 6-1, completing a three-game sweep.
Gerrit Cole pitched six innings, gave up four hits, one walk, eight strikeouts, improving to 7-6.
Cole’s 1,015 strikeouts passed Roger Clemens for 12th on the Yankees’ career list.
Luis García Jr. hit his 25th home run of the season.
New York improved to 72-55, remaining second in the AL East, four games behind Tampa Bay.

History

Historical Context

In 1927, under manager Miller Huggins, the Yankees posted a league-record 110-44 season, swept the Pittsburgh Pirates, and featured the “Murderers’ Row” lineup with Babe Ruth’s 60 home runs. The franchise echoed that dominance in 2024, winning its 41st AL pennant with a 94-68 record, defeating the Guardians in the ALDS before falling to the Dodgers in the World Series.

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Story summary

The New York Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles 6-1, completing a three-game sweep.
Gerrit Cole pitched six innings, gave up four hits, one walk, eight strikeouts, improving to 7-6.
Cole’s 1,015 strikeouts passed Roger Clemens for 12th on the Yankees’ career list.
Luis García Jr. hit his 25th home run of the season.
New York improved to 72-55, remaining second in the AL East, four games behind Tampa Bay.

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