Yankees play the Orioles in first of 4-game series
The New York Yankees host the Baltimore Orioles in the first game of a four-game series on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 7:05 p.m. EDT. The Yankees, leading the AL East with a 20-11 record, face the third-place Orioles, who have a 15-16 record. Both teams feature several injured players, and pitching matchups include Will Warren for the Yankees and Cade Povich for the Orioles.
- ▪The Yankees have a 20-11 overall record and are 8-5 at home, while the Orioles are 15-16 overall and 6-7 on the road.
- ▪Will Warren (3-0, 2.59 ERA) is set to pitch for the Yankees, while Cade Povich (0-0) will start for the Orioles.
- ▪Ben Rice leads the Yankees with 10 home runs and 23 RBIs, while Taylor Ward leads the Orioles with a .304 batting average and 27 walks.
- ▪The Yankees have outscored opponents by 26 runs over their last 10 games, compared to a nine-run deficit for the Orioles over the same span.
- ▪Multiple players are on the injured list for both teams, including Gerrit Cole and Giancarlo Stanton for the Yankees and Jordan Westburg and Ryan Mountcastle for the Orioles.
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