Yankees Unleash Six Solo Homers in 15-3 Rout of Orioles
Historic Power Display
The atmosphere at Camden Yards turned electric in the first inning when the Yankees went deep three times in a row. Trent Grisham opened the game with a leadoff blast, promptly followed by Aaron Judge and rookie Ben Rice. It was the second time this season the Bronx Bombers started a game with three consecutive homers – a feat they first achieved on March 29 against Milwaukee.
That early fireworks set the tone for a night that would see six solo home runs. Cody Bellinger added a fourth solo shot in the first, while Rice delivered his second long ball in the second inning. Paul Goldschmidt contributed an RBI single, and Austin Wells capped the rally with a ninth‑inning solo homer, cementing a historic offensive outburst.
Even the Orioles managed a moment of power: Gunnar Henderson’s solo shot was their lone home run, a brief flicker of hope amid a deluge of Yankee fireworks.
Pitching Duel and Orioles' Woes
On the mound, Carlos Rodón (4‑3) was the picture of poise. He retired the first 15 batters he faced, carrying a perfect game into the sixth inning before Emmanuel Rivera’s leadoff walk broke the silence. A double by Jorge Mateo followed, and Rodón eventually yielded two runs on two hits over six-plus innings, a performance that should earn him a spot in the conversation for an early‑season ace.
Baltimore’s Kyle Gibson (0‑1) got his first major‑league start of the year after a stint in the minors, but the night belonged to the Yankees. Gibson surrendered five homers in the first two innings, and by the fourth he was gone after allowing nine runs on 11 hits. The veteran’s 3‑7 record and 5.48 ERA against New York underscore a painful return to form.
The loss extends Baltimore’s slump: seven defeats in nine games and a league‑worst 5.52 ERA. Recent setbacks include a 24‑2 drubbing by Cincinnati and shutouts at the hands of Washington and Detroit. Manager Brandon Hyde praised Gibson’s clubhouse presence before the game, yet the numbers tell a harsher story.
Looking ahead, the series wraps with Carlos Carrasco (2‑1) slated to face Baltimore’s Cade Povich (1‑2). The Orioles hope a fresh arm can halt the bleeding, but the Yankees have already signaled they’re aiming for a dominant early season run.