Gunnar Henderson homered to lead off the first inning and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the New York Yankees 2-0 in the opener of a four-game series. Grayson Rodriguez threw 5 2/3 shutout innings for Baltimore, which won the first meeting of the season between the top teams in the AL East.
Baltimore Orioles ’ Gunnar Henderson , right, celebrates after his home run with third base coach Tony Mansolino, left, during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees , Monday, April 29, 2024, in Baltimore. Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez . throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees , Monday, April 29, 2024, in Baltimore.
Grayson Rodriguez threw 5 2/3 shutout innings for Baltimore, which won the first meeting of the season between the top two teams in the AL East.After fouling off the previous three pitches, Henderson lined a 2-2 knuckle-curve over the wall in right off Clarke Schmidt . It was Henderson’s 10th homer, tying the Los Angeles Angels’ Mike Trout for the major league lead.
Henderson’s ninth homer of the month tied him with Chris Davis and Manny Machado for the third most in April in Orioles history. Brady Anderson hit 11 in 1996 and Frank Robinson had 10 in 1969. It was enough of a cushion for Rodriguez , who matched a career high with 101 pitches while allowing at least one runner in each inning he worked. He allowed five hits and three walks while striking out three.Atlanta’s Jarred Kelenic says he’s learned from his past struggles as he returns to SeattleBaltimore added an insurance run in the eighth. Caleb Ferguson hit Henderson with a pitch with one out, and Adley Rutschman singled to extend his hitting streak to 10 games.
Orioles: Baltimore activated LHP Cionel Pérez from the 10-day injured list and optioned RHP Dillon Tate to Triple-A Norfolk. ... Manager Brandon Hyde said RHP Craig Kimbrel was feeling better a day after leaving Sunday’s loss to Oakland with back soreness. ... Both RHP Kyle Bradish and LHP John Means are with the team, and Hyde said they could be activated this week.New York LHP Nestor Cortes faces Baltimore RHP Dean Kremer as the series continues Tuesday.
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