H1: Yankees-Orioles Erupts in Brawl; Yankees Batter Orioles 15-3 with Six Home Runs
Lead paragraph: The Yankees-Orioles game on Thursday night turned into an instant classic, not just for the Yankees’ slugging, but also for the benches-clearing brawl that ensued. New York connected six home runs, dominating Baltimore 15-3, while tensions boiled over in the eighth inning.
H2: Yankees Launch Six Bombs
- Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton each hit two home runs, contributing to New York’s 18-hit attack.
- Judge’s second homer, a three-run blast in the seventh, gave the Yankees a 9-3 lead.
- Stanton’s second home run, a two-run shot in the ninth, was his 15th of the season.
H2: Benches Clear in the Eighth
- Tensions rose when Orioles relieveräckley threw behind Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres, leading to words exchanged and both benches clearing.
- No punches were thrown, and no ejections were made, but the incident added a heap of drama to the game.
Quote: "It was just a misunderstanding," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. "We’re both playing hard, and these things happen."
H3: Yankees Dominant Throughout
- New York’s starting pitcher, Jameson Taillon, allowed three runs in six innings, improving to 6-2 on the season.
- The Yankees’ win was their third straight over the Orioles, improving their record to 32-17.
H3: Orioles’ Struggles Continue
- Baltimore has lost seven of their last eight games, dropping their record to 20-29.
- Their pitching staff surrendered 15 runs, giving up six home runs and four doubles.
H2: Looking Ahead
Both teams will meet again on Friday night in Baltimore, with the Yankees sending Jordan Montgomery (2-1, 4.60 ERA) to the mound, and the Orioles countering with Dean Kremer (0-4, 5.11 ERA).
Summary: Thursday night’s Yankees-Orioles game had it all – home runs, a bench-clearing brawl, and a decisive victory for the Yankees. New York’s power offensively paved the way, while the benches-clearing incident added drama to an otherwise one-sided affair.
FAQ:
- Q: How many home runs did the Yankees hit?
- A: The Yankees hit six home runs.
Did you know?
The last time the Yankees hit six home runs in a game was July 12, 2019, against the Kansas City Royals.
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