The New York Yankees are heading to Baltimore on a mission: snap a five-game road losing streak and reassert their dominance in the AL East. The Bronx Bombers (26-16) square off against the Orioles (19-23) this Tuesday, looking to get back on track after a tough stretch away from home.
New York comes in with the second-best slugging percentage in all of baseball (.439), a stat that should make any fan excited. The Orioles, meanwhile, have been solid at home (11-11) and are particularly dangerous when they keep the ball in the park—they're 8-4 in games where they don't allow a homer.
The Yankees have already taken the season series 4-1, so they know how to beat this Baltimore squad. But with the road struggles fresh in their minds, they'll need to bring their A-game.
Players to Watch
For the Orioles, Taylor Ward has been a consistent threat with 13 doubles and a homer, hitting .257. Pete Alonso has also been heating up, going 9-for-39 with three doubles and three homers in his last 10 games.
On the Yankees side, Aaron Judge remains the big bat to fear, with 16 home runs, 32 walks, and 30 RBIs while hitting .267. But the real story lately has been Cody Bellinger, who is on fire—14-for-34 with four doubles, two triples, two homers, and 12 RBIs over his last 10 games. If he keeps this up, the Orioles' pitching staff will have their hands full.
Pitching Matchup
The Yankees will send Will Warren (0-0) to the mound, while Baltimore's starter is still to be announced. Oddsmakers have New York as the favorite at -167, with the over/under set at 8.5 runs.
Recent Form
The Orioles have struggled lately, going 4-6 in their last 10 games with a .220 batting average and a 5.95 ERA—they've been outscored by 23 runs in that span. The Yankees have been more balanced at 5-5, hitting .254 with a solid 3.50 ERA and outscoring opponents by 20 runs.
Injury Report
Both teams are dealing with significant injuries. Baltimore is missing several key players, including Heston Kjerstad (hamstring), Jordan Westburg (elbow), and Felix Bautista (shoulder), among others. The Yankees have their own concerns, with Giancarlo Stanton (leg), Jasson Dominguez (shoulder), and Gerrit Cole (elbow) all sidelined.
With the stakes high and the road losing streak on the line, this is a game where the Yankees' depth and star power will be tested. Will they turn things around, or will the Orioles defend their home turf? All eyes are on Baltimore for this one.