Yankees Beat the Orioles 3-1 In Carlos Rodon’s Return

The Yankees were happy to get Carlos Rodon back for this game. He replaced Max Fried on the roster. Fried went on the Injured list Monday, with the same bone bruise in his left elbow that kept him out for almost two full months. The Baltimore Orioles are among the hottest teams in baseball, and they were not able to beat the Bronx Bombers, who won 3-1.

Fans really have to wonder, with Max Fried going on the injured list, if Carlos Rodon, Gerrit Cole, Cam Schlittler, and Fried will ever be in the rotation at the same time. The injury also means that Will Warren will stay in the pitching rotation. He has been ineffective lately and might be running out of gas. Do you think the roster expansion will accommodate all the injured players?

Yankees Against Orioles Game Summary August 18

The Yankees were hoping to take advantage of a weak starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles in Shane Baz. They were also hoping to ride the momentum of the return of Carlos Rodon. While he pitched well, he was limited in the number of pitches he could throw, and the offense for the Bombers was anemic again. Here is how the game played out.

There was again a long period of no scoring in this game. Just like previous games. The Yankees could not score, and the pitching they had was great.

In the second inning, Trent Grisham hit a long solo home run. It was 1-0 Yankees. That lead did not last long. The Orioles got a solo home run of their own when Coby Mayo hit one just inside the foul pole.

In the seventh inning, Trent Grisham hit a two-run single. Both Spencer Jones and George Lombard Jr. scored. The Yankees led 3-1. That ended up being the final score of the game.

Max Fried to the Injured List

Probably the biggest story before this game was the Yankees putting starting pitcher Max Fried on the Injured List. He is troubled by the same left elbow bone bruise that sidelined him before. The team is hopeful that he may miss the minimum amount of time. Manager Aaron Boone said Fried was close to being able to make his next start, and the team was just being cautious. Fried reported some discomfort in his elbow, but has already begun throwing. He said simply that he did not have his best stuff in his last start, calling the five-inning outing a grind.

Games in Baltimore

This game was played in Baltimore. Apart from them being a divisional rival and one of the hottest teams in baseball. It is nice that games in Baltimore start at 6:35; however, it is not nice that when the Yankees play in Baltimore, they are only on MASN in the Mid-Atlantic. That is unfortunate, though the announcers are good, though home-team biased. This game featured a treat. Jim Palmer did the color commentary for the game; as a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, his observations on pitchers are excellent.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Yankees have a way recently of making opposing starting pitchers look great. They won this game 3-1. Another low-scoring and close game. The player of the game was Carlos Rodon, who came back after missing since June with an elbow injury. He was pitch-limited. However, he managed to pitch four innings. He struck out four batters and walked two. He gave up two hits and one run. These two teams will play tomorrow night again at 6:35.

Conclusion

Carlos Rodon is the first of the Yankees’ players to come back from injury. They have several players who are supposed to return from injuries, and now Max Fried is (again) among them. Cody Bellinger is scheduled to begin a short rehabilitation stint on Thursday. He is expected to play this weekend against the Blue Jays. It is a little bit of a shame because his bobblehead giveaway is Friday night.