Baltimore Orioles at New York Yankees
NEW YORK (Interstat) — The New York Yankees, clinging to postseason hopes, open their final regular-season homestand Friday against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium, with rain in the forecast.
The Yankees (90-68) enter the three-game series having won five of their last six, including a three-game sweep in Baltimore last weekend where they outscored the Orioles 20-3. New York took three of four from the Orioles in that series and holds a 7-3 advantage in the season series.
Aaron Judge powered the Yankees in their last game, a Wednesday win over the Chicago White Sox, going 3 for 4 with two home runs and four RBIs. Pitcher Max Fried turned in a strong seven-inning start.
The Orioles (75-84) arrive after splitting a four-game set with Tampa Bay, including a 6-5 win on Thursday. Ryan Mountcastle and Coby Mayo each homered and drove in two runs in the victory.
Despite Baltimore’s struggles, they handed the Yankees one of their recent losses, a 4-2 Orioles win on Sept. 19.
With just four games remaining, the Yankees are fighting for a wild-card spot, while the Orioles are playing out the string. Weather could be a factor, with a game-time temperature of 75 degrees and rain expected.
A projection from Interstat anticipates a 7-5 Yankees victory.