History on the Line, Yankees Crumble
Ryan Weathers’ no-hit bid ended with a whimper, but it was what came next that would leave the New York Yankees fans questioning their team’s resolve. Weathers, pitching for the Baltimore Orioles, took a shot at history in his first start since returning from a stomach bug that had him “throwing up for several hours” nine days prior.
Weathers, a lefty with a wicked arsenal, was dominating through six innings, with the Orioles’ offense backing him up with a 3-0 lead. But in the seventh, the no-hit bid came to an end on a routine single by Yankees’ slugger, **Aaron Judge**. It was a momentary lapse in concentration, and Weathers would allow a run in the next inning before being pulled.
The Orioles’ bullpen held strong, shutting the door on what could have been a disastrous collapse for the Yankees. Orioles manager, Brandon Hyde, was ecstatic about his team’s performance, praising Weathers for the effort he put in. “Ryan’s a guy that’s been through tough situations before, and to see him come out and give us a performance like that was huge,” Hyde said.
A Crushing Loss
The Yankees, meanwhile, were left to pick up the pieces. They couldn’t buy a run, managing just a single hit off Orioles’ starter, Tyler Wells. It was the 10th no-hitter in Orioles history, and Weathers’ fourth career start with a no-hit bid. The lefty’s outing earned him 13 strikeouts and just one walk.
The loss marks the Yankees’ second straight defeat, dropping their record to 23-15 on the season. The team will look to bounce back in their next game, but for now, they’re left to ponder what could have been. As for Weathers, he’s already eyeing his next start, hoping to build on the momentum he’s established.
Numbers Don’t Lie
* Ryan Weathers threw 7.1 innings, allowing no hits but one run on 13 strikeouts and one walk.
* The Orioles’ bullpen shut the door on the Yankees, with three innings of scoreless ball.
* Tyler Wells, the Orioles’ starter, earned his fifth win of the season.
* The Yankees’ single hit off Wells was just one of two they managed all game.
* The Orioles’ 10th no-hitter in franchise history comes just a year after their last, which was also thrown by a lefty, **John Means**.