Baltimore Orioles’ Brandon Young Notches Another Respectable Start in Monday’s Win
The Orioles got what they needed from the 27-year-old.
On Monday, the Baltimore Orioles did not look like the same team that got swept by the New York Yankees at the beginning of May. They beat the Yankees 3-2 this time, largely thanks to starting pitcher Brandon Young. The right-hander allowed two runs on three hits over 5.
1 innings to go with five strikeouts and three walks. The only time New York scored on him was Ben Rice's two-run homer in the third. Young also allowed a leadoff double to Aaron Judge in the sixth, who moved to third on a Cody Bellinger groundout.
However, southpaw reliever Dietrich Enns then came in and retired the next two hitters, leaving the three-time AL MVP on base. Baltimore's bullpen pitched a shutout the rest of the way, and Orioles designated hitter Coby Mayo launched a three-run homer to left in the seventh, which ended up being the game-winning hit. The Orioles are now third place in the AL East at 19-23, while the Yankees are second at 26-16.
Brandon Young Bails Orioles Out Amid Injuries Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brandon Young (63). © Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images Baltimore needed quality innings from Young on Monday, as its pitching staff is shorthanded. Fellow starters Trevor Rogers (illness), Dean Kremer (quadriceps), and Cade Povich (elbow) are all on the 15-day injured list, as well as closer Ryan Helsley (elbow), per MLB.