Yankees Shut Out Orioles 2-0, First AL Team to 20 Wins

May 2, 2024, 01:07 AM

The New York Yankees secured a significant victory against the Baltimore Orioles with a final score of 2-0. This win, highlighted by a two-run homer by Cabrera in the fifth inning, was crucial as it brought the Yankees' season record to 20-12, tying them for first place in their division with the Orioles, and making them the first team in the American League to reach 20 wins. Clay Holmes was instrumental in this victory, achieving his 10th save of the season by striking out key Orioles players Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman in critical moments of the game. His performance this season has been outstanding, maintaining a 0.00 ERA across 14.1 innings pitched, with 16 strikeouts and only one walk.