The New York Yankees ended their four-game skid on Tuesday night, riding a five-run third inning and a strong bounce-back start from Will Warren to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 6-2.
After managing just eight runs across their previous four games, the Yankees’ offense finally broke out, scoring six runs for the first time since plating nine on May 7.
Here are the key takeaways from the win:
**Offense breaks the slump early**
Paul Goldschmidt ignited the scoring by launching a first-pitch home run off Tyler Rogers, who was making his first start since returning from the injured list. The Yankees then blew the game open in the third inning, scoring five runs. Two runs came on ground balls—one on a fielder’s choice that Cody Bellinger beat out at first, and another on an infield single by Amed Rosario. Trent Grisham delivered the big blow, a three-run homer that extended the lead to 6-0.
**Warren rebounds after rough outing**
Will Warren bounced back from a disastrous previous start where he allowed six runs in four innings. On Tuesday, he battled through defensive miscues in the third inning. With a six-run lead, shortstop Max Schuemann committed an error trying to turn a double play, and Ryan McMahon’s nice sliding grab was wasted when Amed Rosario failed to cover second base, loading the bases with no outs. Warren escaped by getting Taylor Ward to fly out to shallow right and inducing a double-play grounder from Adley Rutschman. He settled in and pitched into the sixth without allowing a run, but a leadoff ground-rule double by Taylor Ward led to two runs. A single by Samuel Basallo and a double by Tyler O’Neill, which Grisham nearly caught but let skip away, allowed Baltimore to score. Warren exited after 5.2 innings, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out six.
**Bullpen holds on**
The Yankees’ bullpen, which has struggled recently, had mixed results. Fernando Cruz retired all four batters he faced, but Jake Bird allowed two singles and nearly gave up more before Tim Hill entered to get two groundouts, ending the eighth. David Bednar closed out the win with a perfect ninth inning.
**Other notes**
Jazz Chisholm Jr., who didn’t start due to struggles and a left-handed pitcher on the mound, entered as a pinch-hitter and flew out. He is now 3-for-24 over his last seven games.
**Game MVP: Will Warren**
Warren’s performance was stronger than his final line suggested, especially his escape from the error-filled third inning, which kept the game from getting close.
**What’s next**
The series concludes Wednesday afternoon at 1:05 p.m. ET. Max Fried (4-2, 2.91 ERA) starts for the Yankees, while the Orioles have not yet announced their starter.