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New York Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles โ Recap
February 20, 2026 ยท Ed Smith Stadium ยท View Preview
Game Recap
The Baltimore Orioles defeated the New York Yankees in a tight 2-0 contest, with Pete Alonso's two-run home run standing as the decisive blow. This offensive spark, combined with a dominant performance from their pitching staff, allowed the Orioles to secure a hard-fought victory.
From the outset, it was a classic pitchers' duel, as both teams struggled to generate any offense. The scoreboard remained blank through the early and middle innings, highlighting the effectiveness of each starter and the subsequent relief arms. The stalemate was finally broken when Alonso launched his two-run shot, pushing the Orioles into a lead they would not relinquish.
The game's outcome ultimately hinged on that single swing of the bat by Alonso, as the Yankees never managed to respond. Baltimore's bullpen expertly navigated the remainder of the game, with Trey Gibson delivering a particularly strong performance. Gibson silenced New York's bats over three scoreless innings, striking out three batters, ensuring the slim two-run advantage held firm through the late stages.
Ultimately, the Orioles' ability to capitalize on one key offensive opportunity and maintain a pristine defensive effort proved to be the difference in a low-scoring affair. The Yankees now stand at 69-56, while the Orioles moved to 62-63 following the win.
Player of the Game
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Gibson S |
|
3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
| Elmer Rodriguez |
|
3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Trevor Rogers |
|
2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
| Grant Wolfram |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
| Jose Espada W |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Keegan Akin |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Rico Garcia |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Bradley Hanner L |
|
1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 18.00 |
| Carson Coleman |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
| Dylan Coleman |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Jake Bird |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Kervin Castro |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Huff |
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler O'Neill |
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Alonso |
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Adley Rutschman |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gunnar Henderson |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Jackson |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Castillo |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonathan Ornelas |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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