Orioles news: A satisfying comeback win

Q: What was the final score of the Orioles vs Yankees game on May 11, 2026?

The Orioles won the game against the Yankees with a final score of 3-2.

Q: Who hit the game-winning home run for the Orioles against the Yankees?

Coby Mayo hit the game-winning three-run home run for the Orioles in the seventh inning.

Q: Why was Coby Mayo added to the Orioles' lineup before the game?

Coby Mayo was added to the lineup as the designated hitter because Samuel Basallo was scratched due to knee discomfort.

Q: What challenges do the Orioles face in their next game against the Yankees?

The Orioles face the challenge of not having a starting pitcher for their next game, as Cade Povich is on the injured list.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - MAY 11: Coby Mayo #16 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates in the dugout with teammates after hitting a three run home run against the New York Yankees during the seventh inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 11, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images Happy Tuesday, Camden Chatters! It’s an especially happy Tuesday because the Orioles last night with a comeback win against the Yankees to start the three-game series out on the right foot. For much of the game, it didn’t look like it would be a happy ending. Through six innings, the Orioles had no hits off of Yankees starter Ryan Weathers. Brandon Young hadn’t pitched poorly, but his two runs allowed looked like they might hold up for New York. It all unraveled in the seventh inning, when Adley Rutschman broke up the no-no with a ground ball single, Tyler O’Neill worked a walk, and Coby Mayo launched the kind of home run we all imagined from him when he was a prospect. You can get the full details on the win in Alex Church’s . Let’s talk about Coby Mayo for a minute. Mayo was not in the original lineup for last night’s game. He was added as the DH not long before the game started when was pulled with a sore knee. Mayo struck out in his first at-bat, but worked a walk in the fifth inning before his seventh-inning home run was hit deep into the left field stands. What a night for Coby! Another maligned Oriole, Tyler O’Neill, also had a few big contributions last night. With one out and Rutschman on second base, O’Neill worked the count full. He fouled off three straight 3-2 pitches before taking ball four on the ninth pitch of the at-bat. We haven’t seen many ABs like that from O’Neill this year. O’Neill also made a nice diving play to catch an line drive early in the game, then made a leaping catch at the wall in the top of the ninth. Are the Orioles a fundamentally better team after last night’s win? Of course not. Should we expect that Mayo and O’Neill will turn it around and lead this team back into a playoff position? Probably not. But it sure was nice to see them contribute to a team win, and it was nice to see the Orioles have some fight in them to come back after being held down by a tough starting pitcher for many innings. Now the Orioles have two chances to get a series win against the Yankees. Tonight, they face righty . The one little problem is that there is no one to start for the Orioles. It would have been ’s turn in the rotation, but he is on the injured list. If comes off of the IL without making a rehab start, it could be him. **Links** There is no real update on Dean Kremer, other than he is “trending in the right direction.” Ryan Helsley could be ready to return by the beginning of June. Remember how they banned home plate collisions? Yeah, this is why. Here’s hoping one of the team’s best hitters is back in the lineup soon. Nicole Sherry has been with the Orioles for 20 years. I don’t know how other team’s fans feel about their heads groundskeepers, but I think Sherry is beloved in Baltimore. We’ll miss her. Here’s hoping her next gig gives her more regular working hours. Ok so this isn’t Orioles news, but the Nationals have a puppy who will be making his debut this Friday when the Orioles go to DC. Why doesn’t every team have a puppy? **Birthdays and History** Is today your birthday? Happy birthday! You have four Orioles birthday buddies, including Joe Nolan (75). Nolan had an 11-season MLB career, the last four of which were with the Orioles from 1982-85. In 216 games, Nolan hit .249/.313/.374 as a backup catcher. Also born on this day in history are former Orioles (29), (43), and Kevin Bass (67). On this day in 2023, hit for the cycle as the Orioles beat the Pirates, 6-3. He started the game with a flyout, then got four hits to end the game. His bottom-of-the-8th home run was an Earl Weaver Special to seal the cycle. That triple was incredible. Cedric is so fast.