The New York Yankees took care of business in a division matchup on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, defeating the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 at Camden Yards. Trent Grisham was the offensive catalyst, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI to account for every Yankees run on the board. A parade of Yankees relievers shut down Baltimore after Carlos Rodón exited, and David Bednar closed it out with a 1-2-3 ninth to earn the save in a clean, professional road win.

Trent Grisham Carries the Yankees Offense

Grisham did the heavy lifting at the plate for New York. His home run — and those three RBI on two hits in four at-bats — was the difference in a game that stayed tight throughout. George Lombard Jr. added a 2-for-4 effort to keep the lineup moving, but it was Grisham who delivered the decisive blow. When Baltimore's pitching held the rest of the order in check, Grisham's production was enough.

Rodón Leaves Early, Bullpen Shuts the Door

Carlos Rodón turned in four innings of work, allowing one earned run on two hits with four strikeouts and two walks. It was a short outing, but the Yankees bullpen answered the call. Yerry De los Santos threw two scoreless innings, allowing just one hit, and earned the win. Brent Headrick and Fernando Cruz each contributed, and Paul Blackburn struck out two in a clean inning of his own. Bednar finished things off with two strikeouts over a perfect ninth to record the save.

Shane Baz Gives Baltimore a Strong Start, But It Wasn't Enough

Orioles starter Shane Baz was the hard-luck loser despite a quality showing. He went 6.1 innings, struck out 10 batters, and surrendered all three Yankees runs on four hits with two walks. Ten strikeouts is a performance worth noting — Grisham's power was simply the variable Baz couldn't neutralize. Coby Mayo provided Baltimore's only run with a solo home run, going 1-for-3, and Leody Taveras went 2-for-4, but the Orioles couldn't manufacture anything more against the Yankees bullpen.

Turning Point: Grisham's Home Run

The pivotal moment was Grisham's homer, which provided the cushion the Yankees needed to hand the ball to their relievers. Once De los Santos, Headrick, Cruz, Blackburn, and Bednar combined to hold Baltimore to one hit and no runs over the final 4.2 innings after Baz departed, the result was never seriously in doubt. The Yankees bullpen converted a slim lead into a locked-up division road win.

Key Performances

  • Trent Grisham (NYY): 2-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI
  • George Lombard Jr. (NYY): 2-for-4
  • Yerry De los Santos (NYY): 2.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 H — Win
  • David Bednar (NYY): 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K — Save
  • Shane Baz (BAL): 6.1 IP, 10 K, 3 ER — Loss
  • Coby Mayo (BAL): 1-for-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI

What's Next

The Yankees remain on the road in Baltimore, with the series continuing from Camden Yards. New York will look to build on this result against the Orioles, while Baltimore will need to find more offensive support after Baz gave them every chance to win this one.