The Yankees beat the Orioles 6-3 in the doubleheader’s nightcap, splitting the pair after losing the opener. Five New York pitchers combined for 17 strikeouts, tying the team high for a standard nine-inning game. New York is 93-68 with one game left.
Ryan Yarbrough allowed no runs over 2⅓ innings before leaving after 49 pitches. Will Warren followed with 3⅔ scoreless innings, allowing three hits and striking out seven. New York broke a scoreless tie in the fifth on Ryan McMahon’s RBI double, then scored three runs in the sixth and two in the seventh.
The Yankees are scheduled to close the regular season Sunday at 3:20 p.m. ET against Baltimore, with Elmer Rodríguez announced as the starter. Weather from the nor’easter that forced the doubleheader could put the finale in doubt.
