Trevor Rogers lowers his ERA to 1.35 with 6 scoreless innings as the Orioles top the Yankees 4-2

The Baltimore Orioles pulled off a stunning upset on Friday night, defeating the New York Yankees 4-2 in a game that saw Trevor Rogers shine on the mound. Rogers delivered an outstanding performance, throwing six one-hit innings and showcasing why he is a force to be reckoned with in the league. The victory dealt a blow to the Yankees’ hopes of catching up to the Toronto Blue Jays at the top of the AL East standings.

Ryan Mountcastle was a standout for the Orioles, delivering a crucial home run to help secure the win. The Orioles have been on a hot streak in September, improving their record to 12-5 for the month. Rogers, with a stellar ERA of 1.35 in 17 starts, continued to impress and solidify his place as a key player for the Orioles.

Despite the loss, the Yankees remain three games behind the Blue Jays in the division race, as Toronto suffered a surprising 20-1 defeat at the hands of Kansas City on the same night. Jazz Chisholm Jr. made his mark for the Yankees by hitting a home run and joining the exclusive 30-30 club for the first time in his career.

Rogers dominated the game, holding the Yankees hitless until the sixth inning. He finished with seven strikeouts and two walks, extending his streak of allowing two or fewer runs in 15 consecutive starts, the longest such streak in the majors this season.

Mountcastle’s solo shot in the second inning set the tone for the Orioles, while a pair of errors by the Yankees in the sixth inning helped Baltimore extend their lead to 3-0. Chisholm’s two-run homer in the seventh briefly gave the Yankees hope, but Gunnar Henderson’s RBI double in the bottom of the inning sealed the victory for the Orioles.

Keegan Akin closed out the game for the Orioles, earning his eighth save of the season. Chisholm’s achievement of reaching 30 home runs and 30 steals for the year further highlighted the individual performances in the game.

Despite the loss, the Yankees had opportunities to rally, putting runners in scoring position in the eighth inning. However, a groundout by Giancarlo Stanton ended their hopes of a comeback.

Looking ahead, Carlos Rodón is set to start for the Yankees in their next game against Tomoyuki Sugano of the Orioles. As the season continues to unfold, both teams will be looking to make their mark and secure crucial wins in the competitive AL East division.

Overall, the Orioles’ victory over the Yankees was a testament to their resilience and determination to compete against some of the top teams in the league. With standout performances from Rogers, Mountcastle, and Chisholm, the Orioles have shown that they are a team to watch as the season progresses.

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