The Baltimore Orioles triumphed over the New York Yankees 9-7, thwarting their rivals' hopes of clinching the AL East title. Gunnar Henderson starred with three hits, while Colton Cowser contributed three RBIs. Aaron Judge hit a home run, bringing his season total to 57, but it wasn't enough as the Orioles improved their series record to 8-4 against New York.
In other games, the Seattle Mariners defeated the Houston Astros 8-1, influenced by errors from the Astros. The Pittsburgh Pirates secured a 2-1 win against the Milwaukee Brewers, largely thanks to Liover Peguero’s two-run double and strong pitching from Luis Ortiz. José Ramírez led the Cleveland Guardians to a 5-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds with a late three-run homer.
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Chicago Cubs 9-6, sealing a playoff bye. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Royals shut out the Washington Nationals 3-0, and Detroit continued its wild card push with a 7-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1, eliminating Boston from playoff contention.
