Ramón Urías' 8th-inning homer powered the Orioles past the Yankees 5-3 on June 21, 2025. Gunnar Henderson added insurance in a key AL East divisional win.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
In the house that Ruth built, it was a Baltimore bird who delivered the biggest swing of the night. Ramón Urías launched a go-ahead solo home run in the top of the eighth inning, silencing the Yankee Stadium crowd and propelling the Orioles to a gritty 5-3 win over their division rivals. It was a statement victory, showcasing the team's resilience and knack for clutch moments.
The Orioles have now won 14 of their last 20 games.
The game was deadlocked at 3-3 heading into the eighth, a tense affair with both teams trading blows. That's when Ramón Urías stepped up against reliever Luke Weaver and turned on a pitch, sending it into the stands for a tie-breaking blast. The O's weren't done. The ever-clutch Gunnar Henderson, coming off the bench, delivered a pinch-hit RBI single to provide a crucial insurance run. The rally was set up earlier by rookie Coby Mayo, whose RBI single in the sixth inning had tied the game, proving once again that this team can get contributions from anyone, anytime.
Starter Tomoyuki Sugano battled through 3 2/3 innings, and while he gave up three runs (including a homer to the scorching-hot Aaron Judge), he kept the O's within striking distance. From there, the bullpen was lights out. Scott Blewett was masterful, tossing two scoreless innings to earn the win. Then came 'The Mountain,' Félix Bautista, who slammed the door in the ninth, striking out two batters to secure his 16th save of the season and extinguish any hope of a Yankee comeback.
This win wasn't just about the late innings. Gary Sanchez got the scoring started early with a two-run single in the first, a sweet moment against his former club. This victory is a microcosm of the Orioles' recent success. It's not just one or two stars carrying the load. While Ryan O'Hearn (.301 BA) and Cedric Mullins (12 HR, 35 RBI) continue to pace the offense, guys like Henderson, Rutschman, and now Urías are delivering in the biggest spots. It’s this depth that has fueled their incredible run.
The Orioles will look to keep the momentum rolling and secure the series win tomorrow. They'll send Zach Eflin (6-3, 4.81 ERA) to the mound to face the Yankees' Clarke Schmidt. After a win like this, confidence is sky-high. Another victory in the Bronx wouldn't just be a win; it would be a message sent to the rest of the AL East. Don't sleep on the Baltimore Orioles.
