New York Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles
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New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles (2026-08-18). Carlos Rodón vs Shane Baz at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Carlos Rodón delivered 5 innings with 0 earned runs, 6 strikeouts, and 4 walks in his most recent outing, bringing his season marks to a 3.30 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and 46.1 innings pitched. His prior two appearances produced lines of 5.1 IP, 3 ER, 5 K, 2 BB and 5 IP, 3 ER, 7 K, 1 BB. The left-hander holds a 4-2 record alongside a 10.10 K/9, 5.05 BB/9, and a 0.58 HR/9 while trending down. Shane Baz enters with a 4.00 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and 139.1 innings on the year across a 4-12 record. Across his last three outings, he registered 3 IP, 5 ER, 2 K, 1 BB, preceded by 8 IP, 2 ER, 9 K, 1 BB, and 6.1 IP, 1 ER, 4 K, 1 BB. He generates a 7.88 K/9, a 3.04 BB/9, and a 0.65 HR/9 with an upward trend.
The Yankees offense has compiled a .716 OPS, 551 runs, and a .229 batting average, supported by a pitching staff that carries a 3.26 team ERA and a 1.18 WHIP through a 5-5 split in their last ten games. Meanwhile, Baltimore brings a .720 OPS, 569 runs, and a .238 average into the matchup. The Orioles pitching staff has posted a 4.24 team ERA and a 1.35 WHIP, matching the visitors with a 5-5 record over their last ten contests.
