The New York Yankees lit up Camden Yards on Tuesday night, rewriting the record books with a thunderous display of power that stunned the Baltimore Orioles and delighted baseball fans across the country.
In a jaw-dropping opening inning, the Yankees launched three consecutive solo home runs — courtesy of Trent Grisham, Aaron Judge, and rookie Ben Rice — before Cody Bellinger joined the party with a fourth blast moments later. It marked the second time this season the Yankees began a game with back-to-back-to-back home runs, a feat no Major League Baseball team has accomplished twice in a single year.
The power surge set the tone for what would become a 15–3 blowout, with the Yankees tallying a season-high 19 hits. Eleven different players recorded at least one hit, showcasing the team’s depth and offensive firepower.
Ben Rice, who continues to impress in his debut season, added another home run in the second inning, while catcher Austin Wells put the finishing touch on the rout with a towering ninth-inning shot.
Starting pitcher Carlos Rodón turned in a dominant outing, retiring the first 15 batters he faced and allowing only two runs on two hits across six innings. His ERA now stands at a sharp 3.43, cementing his role as a reliable ace in the Yankees’ rotation.
“It’s rare to see that kind of firepower right out of the gate,” said Yankees manager Aaron Boone. “These guys came out locked in.”
However, not all news was good for New York. Infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. exited the game early with discomfort in his right side, raising concerns about a possible oblique strain. The team will evaluate him further on Wednesday.
With the win, the Yankees extended their lead in the American League East and sent a clear message to the rest of baseball — this team isn’t just chasing wins, it’s chasing history.
