For the Yankees to win the AL East, they must win today to sweep the Orioles, and the Rays must win up north at Toronto. Any other outcome and we’ll be back here Tuesday night for the opening game of the Wild Card Series. Game 162 often feels like the last day of school, but this one gives me the vibe that I have one last final to write.

The New York Yankees will face the Baltimore Orioles in a crucial showdown. Here are all the details about Game 2.

Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Ryan McMahon hit early home runs off Tomoyuki Sugano, and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-1 to maintain a share of the AL East lead heading into the regular season’s final day.

The Yankees held serve last night, winning the first game of the year’s final series while the Blue Jays did the same. Over the final two days, New York needs to win one more game than Toronto, and while they’re trying to accomplish that task, their starter today is sub rosa auditioning for a potential Wild Card start.

The Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees begin a 3-game series Friday at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York.

Ben Rice's bat propelled the Yankees to a sweep of the Baltimore Orioles. Despite his two big blasts, he may not start game one of the American League Wild Card

The New York Yankees face the Baltimore Orioles in a regular season MLB game on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 (9/26/25) at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.

The New York Yankees got off to a good start early against the Baltimore Orioles, and Giancarlo Stanton made MLB history in the process.