The New York Yankees secured their second AL East title in three years with a dominating 10-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night. Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 58th home run in his fifth consecutive game, while Giancarlo Stanton contributed with four RBIs and his 27th homer of the season. The duo’s strong performance has tied Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris for the most home runs in Yankees history in a single season. With this win, the Yankees have secured a first-round bye and home-field advantage in the upcoming AL Division Series.
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde expressed excitement about his team reaching the postseason despite the loss to the Yankees. Stanton, who hit a three-run double in the sixth inning, helped solidify the Yankees’ lead, along with Judge’s two-run homer in the seventh inning.
Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole outpitched Corbin Burnes in his last start before the playoffs, allowing only two hits in 6 2/3 innings. Cole’s impressive performance was highlighted by his 144 RBIs, the most in the major leagues since 2008.
The Yankees will face the Pittsburgh Pirates in the upcoming series, while the Orioles will take on the Minnesota Twins. Despite the loss, both teams are gearing up for the postseason, with the Orioles looking to bounce back and take on the Yankees in a potential rematch.
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