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Alonso's 43rd Homer Leads Orioles Rout
26 Sep
Summary
- Pete Alonso hit two home runs, including a 471-foot blast.
- Baltimore defeated the New York Yankees 10-2 in the opener.
- Dylan Beavers hit his first career grand slam.
Pete Alonso powered the Baltimore Orioles to a decisive 10-2 victory against the New York Yankees in the opening game of their doubleheader on Friday. Alonso's two home runs, including a towering 471-foot shot, elevated his season total to 43, placing him atop the American League leaderboard. His impressive offensive display also tied him for the major league lead in RBIs with 113.
Adding to Baltimore's offensive onslaught, Dylan Beavers connected for his first career grand slam during a pivotal five-run fourth inning. Jeremiah Jackson contributed an inside-the-park home run in the sixth, capping off a powerful performance. The Yankees, meanwhile, honored Hall of Fame pitcher CC Sabathia by retiring his number 52 in a pregame ceremony.
