On the one hand, the Yankees just did the O’s a huge favor by sweeping the Toronto Blue Jays. On the other hand, the New York Yankees – somehow – continue to be relevant, despite a ridiculously old and broken down roster, proving that the old Bronx Black Magic is just as strong as ever.
The Birds took two of three at Yankee Stadium way back in April, and a repeat performance (or better) will have them sitting pretty here as the summer officially kicks off.
LINEUP
Orioles
RF Nick Markakis
DH Steve Pearce
CF Adam Jones
1B Chris Davis
LF Nelson Cruz
SS J.J. Hardy
3B Manny Machado
2B Ryan Flaherty
C Nick Hundley
P Ubaldo Jimenez – Career vs. Yankees: 1-4, 6.67 ERA in 5 starts
Yankees
LF Brett Gardner
SS Derek Jeter
CF Jacoby Ellsbury
1B Mark Teixeira
C Brian McCann
DH Carlos Beltran
RF Ichiro Suzuki
2B Brian Roberts
3B Yangervis Solarte
P Hiroki Kuroda – Career vs. Orioles: 3-3, 3.15 ERA in 7 starts
CURRENT STREAK
Orioles Won 2
Yankees Won 3
LAST 10
Orioles 6-4
Yankees 7-3
