Stanton HRs: Yankees Defeat Orioles, Tie Blue Jays
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Yankees Defeat Orioles 8-4, Maintain AL East Tie
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Giancarlo StantonS five-RBI night and Aaron Judge’s 52nd home run propelled the New York Yankees to an 8-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on friday, September 27, 2024, keeping them tied with Toronto for the American League East lead.
Updated September 27, 2024, at 03:00 PM EDT
Game Summary
The New York Yankees secured an 8-4 win against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Yankee Stadium.The victory keeps the Yankees tied with the Toronto Blue Jays for the lead in the AL East division.
Giancarlo Stanton was a key contributor, hitting two two-run home runs and driving in a total of five runs.aaron Judge added to the offensive firepower with his 52nd home run of the season, a two-run shot that proved to be the go-ahead hit.
Key Performances
- Giancarlo stanton (NYY): 2-for-4, 2 HR, 5 RBI
- Aaron Judge (NYY): 1-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI (52nd HR of the season)
Pitching Updates
New york’s bullpen has pitched 19 2/3 scoreless innings over nine games. Saturday’s pitching matchup will feature Yankees RHP Cam Schlittler (3-3, 3.27 ERA) against Orioles RHP Tomoyuki Sugano (10-9,4.54 ERA).
Standings Implications
With this win, the Yankees evened their record against the AL East at 25-25. The tie with Toronto for the AL East lead sets up a crucial weekend series as both teams vie for playoff positioning.
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| New York Yankees | 85-70 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | 85-70 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 79-76 |