Yankees Beat Orioles 6-1 to Sweep the Orioles Behind a Great Effort From Gerrit Cole
The Yankees have won three games in a row and won the first two games in Baltimore. They had to feel good today with Gerrit Cole pitching for them. He has been excellent in his last four starts after a little downturn. This was a difficult assignment for the Orioles, who looked to drive the pitch Count for Cole up. The Yankees won this game 6-1.
In the lineup for the Yankees, the Juniors were all back-to-back-to-back again. That meant Luis Garcia Junior, Jazz Chisholm Junior and George Lombard Junior where next to each other again. This is the third time this has happened. Unfortunately, the lineup combination did not yield a lot of runs for the Bronx Bombers. Do you think the injured sluggers will return to the team?
Yankees and Orioles Game Summary August 20
The Yankees have won the first two games of this series in Baltimore. They were looking for the sweep with Gerrit Cole starting the game for them. In the first inning of the game, it was clear that the Orioles sought to drive up the pitch count for Cole. He threw 25 pitches. That was the most he has thrown in the first inning since he came back.
This was like a home game for the Yankees, with, as usual, many fans making the trek down I95 and cheering the team. They saw the team score in the second inning, when Jose Caballero and Spencer Jones scored. The Bombers led 1-0, and Jackson Holiday dropped the ball (errors kill), so everyone was safe. Then, Ben Rice singled and Austin Wells scored. The Bronx Bombers led 2-0. Then, Helliot Ramos doubled, and Ben Rice scored. It was 3-0.
In the fifth inning, Dylan Beavers, who hit a home run yesterday, hit a solo home run. The Orioles were on the board; it was 3-1. However, the Bombers got that run right back when Luis Garcia Jr. hit a solo home run. The score was 4-1 Yankees. Then, Spencer Jones hit a home run. It was 5-1 Bombers. They were living up to their name.
In the eighth inning, Jazz Chisholm Jr. tripled, and Luis Garcia Junior scored. It was 6-1. That was the final score of the game.
Great News for the Yankees
Aaron Judge hit off a tee today. He is conducting a long, slow comeback from a fractured rib. He hit off a tee yesterday, according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone. This is great news for the team that has struggled offensively with Judge out, though it is worth pointing out that the team has played a little better than .500 ball since June 1st. The first day Judge was out.
Hoping for Some Help
The Orioles host the Rays starting tomorrow. The Yankees are chasing the Rays in the American League East Division. They would like the Orioles, who were playing well before this series, to resume their hot play. The Rays basically do not lose, though they lost today to the Blue Jays. The Yanks entered the game only four and a half games behind Tampa Bay.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Yankees won this game 5-1. The player of the game was Gerrit Cole, who struck out eight in six innings of work. He allowed only one run and four hits. He only walked one batter. He threw mostly fastballs, and he now seems to be all the way back. This was the last game of the three-game series between the Yankees and Orioles. The Yankees play the Toronto Blue Jays at home tomorrow night. The Orioles host the Rays. So, the Bombers will be rooting for them.
Conclusion
This was an important win for the Bronx Bombers. With it, they secured a sweep over a division rival, the Baltimore Orioles. Now, several of their injured players are coming back, and the anemic offense will get a boost. Most of the time, the beleaguered offense has done the job.
