Friday night at Yankee Stadium had all the makings of a classic rivalry game — but it turned into an Orioles party real fast. First baseman Pete Alonso hammered two home runs and drove in three runs, leading Baltimore to a massive 10–2 win over New York in Game 1 of a doubleheader. Alonso went 3-for-5 on the night, also scoring twice, giving the Orioles everything they needed to blow the roof off the Bronx.
The Yankees, sitting at 93–68 on the season and holding a comfortable lead in the AL East, couldn't recover in the first game — but they did answer back in Game 2! New York took Game 2 by a score of 6–3, with L. Taveras going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI to help the Yanks close out the twin bill on a winning note. It was a split-the-doubleheader kind of night that had both fan bases cheering at different times.
The Yankees remain the AL East leaders at 93–68. The Orioles, now 79–82, are already out of playoff contention — but they definitely made some noise on Friday night. Not a bad way to spend a September evening in New York City!
It was a HUGE Friday in baseball with 17 games on the schedule, including two doubleheaders! Here's every result from around the league — late-season fireworks everywhere you looked.
| Away | Score | Home | Score | Top Performer | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 3 | Red Sox | 4 | R. Anthony: 3-3, 3B, 2 2B, 3 R, BB | DH Gm 1 |
| Orioles | 10 | Yankees | 2 | P. Alonso: 3-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R | DH Gm 1 |
| Cubs | 0 | Red Sox | 2 | D. Peterson: 5 IP, 0 ER, 6 K | DH Gm 2 |
| Pirates | 7 | Tigers | 8 | S. Torkelson: 3-4, HR, 3B, 2B, 3 RBI | |
| Rays | 2 | Phillies | 0 | C. Sanchez: 7 IP, 2 ER, 10 K | |
| Mets | 6 | Nationals | 7 | B. Bichette: 2-4, HR, 2B, 2 RBI | |
| Reds | 5 | Blue Jays | 6 | K. Okamoto: 2-3, 2 2B, 3 RBI | |
| Braves | 0 | Marlins | 3 | E. Perez: 9 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 8 K | CG Shutout! |
| Orioles | 3 | Yankees | 6 | L. Taveras: 2-4, 2 2B, 2 RBI | DH Gm 2 |
| Guardians | 12 | Royals | 9 | C. Jensen: 2-4, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R | |
| Rockies | 1 | White Sox | 6 | M. Murakami: 3-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R | |
| Cardinals | 4 | Brewers | 8 | R. Gasser: 6 IP, 1 ER, 9 K | |
| Rangers | 2 | Twins | 10 | L. Keaschall: 4-5, 3B, 2B, 3 RBI, 3 R, SB | |
| Diamondbacks | 11 | Padres | 4 | G. Perdomo: 2-3, 3B, 2B, 4 RBI, 2 R | |
| Astros | 5 | Athletics | 6 | H. Bolte: 2-5, 3B, 2 RBI | |
| Angels | 7 | Mariners | 5 | R. Detmers: 6 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 7 K | |
| Dodgers | 2 | Giants | 0 | T. Skubal: 7 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 10 K, 0 BB | Masterpiece! |
🌟 PITCHING MASTERPIECE: Tarik Skubal was absolutely unhittable in LA's 2–0 shutout of San Francisco. He went 7 innings, allowed just 3 hits, struck out 10 batters, and walked ZERO. That's what you call a gem! The Dodgers, already at 98–62, are cruising toward October with one of baseball's best records.
🌟 COMPLETE GAME SHUTOUT: E. Perez of the Marlins threw a jaw-dropping complete game shutout against the Braves — going all 9 innings, allowing just 1 hit, and striking out 8. The Braves are still 93–67, so it's just a stumble for them, but what a performance by Miami's pitcher!
🌟 HITTING MACHINE: L. Keaschall of the Twins was on FIRE against Texas — going 4-for-5 with a triple, a double, 3 RBI, 3 runs scored, AND a stolen base. Minnesota rolled 10–2 in that one. C. Jensen of the Guardians also had a monster night: 2 homers and 5 RBI in a 12–9 win over Kansas City. Both guys put on a show!
🌟 THRILLER IN DETROIT: The Tigers edged the Pirates 8–7 in a heart-pounding game. Spencer Torkelson hit for the cycle almost — going 3-for-4 with a homer, a triple, AND a double, driving in 3 runs. Pittsburgh led deep into the game but couldn't hold on. Drama!
The NBA season hasn't tipped off yet! All 30 teams are sitting at 0–0 — everyone's equal right now. 😄 Training camps are heating up and the regular season is just around the corner. Get ready for tip-off!
No NFL games on Friday — the league plays mostly on Sundays (and some Mondays and Thursdays). Week 3 is wrapping up this weekend. The Bills, Bengals, Chiefs, Raiders, Eagles, Vikings, Seahawks, and 49ers are all rocking 2–0 records! 🔥
College basketball season doesn't start until November — so the hardwood is still quiet on campus! But coaches are busy recruiting and practicing. March Madness will be here before you know it! 🎓🏀
No soccer matches in our data for Friday. The World Cup comes around every 4 years — keep an eye on club leagues like the Premier League and La Liga for your soccer fix in the meantime! ⚽🌍
| Team | W | L |
|---|---|---|
| 🔥 Rays | 97 | 63 |
| Yankees | 93 | 68 |
| Red Sox | 87 | 74 |
| Orioles | 79 | 82 |
| Blue Jays | 78 | 82 |
| Team | W | L |
|---|---|---|
| 🔥 Guardians | 84 | 76 |
| White Sox | 83 | 77 |
| Twins | 76 | 84 |
| Tigers | 75 | 85 |
| Royals | 68 | 92 |
| Team | W | L |
|---|---|---|
| 🔥 Astros | 79 | 81 |
| Rangers | 79 | 81 |
| Mariners | 74 | 86 |
| Athletics | 64 | 96 |
| Angels | 62 | 98 |
| Team | W | L |
|---|---|---|
| 🔥 Braves | 93 | 67 |
| Phillies | 87 | 73 |
| Marlins | 79 | 81 |
| Nationals | 76 | 84 |
| Mets | 73 | 87 |
| Team | W | L |
|---|---|---|
| 🔥 Brewers | 101 | 59 |
| Cubs | 88 | 73 |
| Pirates | 81 | 79 |
| Cardinals | 77 | 83 |
| Reds | 74 | 86 |
| Team | W | L |
|---|---|---|
| 🔥 Dodgers | 98 | 62 |
| Padres | 89 | 71 |
| Diamondbacks | 86 | 74 |
| Giants | 65 | 95 |
| Rockies | 57 | 103 |
No games Friday — check Sunday! Here's where teams stand:
| Division | 2-0 Teams |
|---|---|
| AFC East | Bills |
| AFC North | Bengals |
| AFC West | Chiefs, Raiders |
| NFC East | Eagles |
| NFC North | Vikings |
| NFC West | Seahawks, 49ers |