Cody Bellinger went 4-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI as the New York Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles 9-4 on Saturday at Yankee Stadium, continuing their strong offensive stretch in the series. The Yankees piled up 11 hits, including three home runs, in a well-rounded performance.
Bellinger set the tone early, launching a solo home run in the second inning to open the scoring. He added an RBI double in the third and connected again for a solo shot in the fifth, helping extend the Yankees’ lead. Bellinger capped his day with an RBI single in the seventh, finishing with four hits and three runs scored.
New York’s lineup produced throughout. Trent Grisham added a two-run home run in the fourth inning, while Jazz Chisholm Jr. delivered a two-run single in the seventh to provide insurance. The Yankees also capitalized on aggressive baserunning, including a run scored on a passed ball earlier in the game.
Ryan Weathers provided a solid outing on the mound, working into the sixth inning while allowing one earned run on three hits. He struck out five and navigated traffic before turning the game over to the bullpen. Jake Bird helped limit damage in a bases-loaded situation, and Camilo Doval closed out the later innings.
Baltimore mounted a brief push in the middle innings, but the Yankees maintained control with timely hitting and key defensive plays.
The Yankees will continue their series against the Orioles on Sunday, with first pitch scheduled for 1:35 p.m. Max Fried is set to start for New York against Trey Gibson, who will be making his major league debut.
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