NEW YORK — Cedric Mullins hit a two-run homer that sparked a six-run attack in the second inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Dominican rookie Luis Gil early on to beat the Orioles 17-5 on Thursday. New York Yankees.
Gunnar Henderson reached base four times during a 90-degree afternoon as the Orioles improved to 5-2 against the Yankees and set a major league record by winning their 22nd consecutive series against an opponent. of the American League East Division.
According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the Orioles broke the record set by the Atlanta Braves (1998-2000), the Milwaukee Brewers (1991-92) and the Cincinnati Reds (1975 and 1969-70).
Henderson had three hits, including a pair of doubles, to extend his on-base streak to 27 games, the longest active in the majors. His hitting streak is 13 games long, the longest in his career.
Additionally, Henderson contributed a groundout that drove in a run in the sixth inning.
Venezuelan Anthony Santander hit a three-run home run to reach 10 homers this month, the best number in the Major Leagues. The Orioles came within half a game of the Yankees themselves, who are the leaders.
Bryan Baker (1-0) took the win. Gil allowed seven runs and eight hits in 1 1/3 innings.
For the Orioles, Dominican Jorge Mateo 1-0. Venezuelan Santander is 2-for-5 with one run scored and three RBIs. Mexican Ramón Urías 5-1 with one scored.
For the Yankees, Dominican Juan Soto was 0 for 3 with one run scored and one RBI. Mexican Alex Verdugo 4-0. Venezuelans Gleyber Torres 2-1 with one run scored and one RBI, Oswaldo Cabrera 2-0 with one run scored.
