Orioles Friday night game thread: at Yankees, 7:05pm ET
The Baltimore Orioles face the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in their first matchup of the 2026 season, aiming to close the gap on the AL East leaders. Left-hander Cade Povich starts for the Orioles, having posted strong numbers in his previous outings but struggling with walks against the Yankees. Right-hander Will Warren takes the mound for New York, seeking to build on a mixed performance against Baltimore last season.
- ▪The Orioles and Yankees meet for the first time this season at Yankee Stadium.
- ▪Cade Povich has a 2.19 ERA this season but has walked 17 batters in 19.2 innings against the Yankees in his career.
- ▪Will Warren holds a 4.95 ERA in 20 innings pitched against the Orioles from last season.
- ▪The Yankees lead the AL with 18 home runs off left-handed pitchers this season.
- ▪Baltimore has had a .500 record nine times through the first month of the 2026 season.
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