Yankees Defeat Orioles 5-3, Fried Exits Early with Elbow Soreness

The New York Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday. Yankees pitcher Max Fried left the game after three innings, experiencing soreness in his pitching elbow. Fried allowed two runs on three hits, struck out two batters, and walked one during his limited outing.

Following Fried's departure, the Yankees bullpen collectively pitched six innings, surrendering one additional run and five hits. The Yankees offense recorded five runs on nine hits, including a two-run home run from Aaron Judge in the fifth inning, his 25th of the season. Giancarlo Stanton contributed two hits and an RBI single in the seventh. Orioles starter John Means pitched 4.1 innings, allowing three runs on six hits and striking out five.

The Yankees currently lead the American League East division with a 45-20 record, maintaining a 3.5-game lead over the second-place Orioles (42-24). Fried will undergo further tests to determine the extent of his elbow issue. The Yankees have not yet announced a timeline for his return or the specifics of the diagnostic procedures.