Results for: AL East

Anthony Rizzo’s first-inning three-run homer propelled the New York Yankees to a 4-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night, bringing the team back into a tie for first place with the Baltimore Orioles atop the AL East. Rizzo, who struggled with power at the end of the 2022 season and beginning of 2023, has now hit two homers in his last 15 games after going 77 games without one. The Yankees held onto their lead thanks to strong performances from their relievers, who combined for 3 2/3 scoreless innings to protect a one-run advantage. The win puts the Yankees on an even footing with the Orioles, who have played one less game, as the two teams continue their pursuit of the division title.

The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Monday night for their seventh victory in the last eight games. James McCann and Colton Cowser hit solo home runs, and Adley Rutschman drove in two runs for Baltimore, who are now in first place in the AL East. Angels starter Reid Detmers was charged with four runs on six hits and three walks in his first loss in 10 starts. Craig Kimbrel earned his sixth save with a strikeout of Mike Trout with the bases loaded in the ninth inning.