Weathers loses no-hit bid in 7th inning, then skidding Yankees drop 4th straight – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash)
Baltimore – Ryan Weathers stepped back onto the mound after a severe viral infection that left him weakened and down nine pounds, only to see his strong start against the Orioles slip away in the seventh inning. The left-hander carried a no-hitter and a 2-0 lead into that frame on Monday night, yet the Yankees still walked away with their fourth consecutive defeat. The loss highlighted the challenges facing a team that had recently surged into first place in the AL East before this skid began.
Weathers Battles Illness to Deliver Strong Outing
Weathers had not pitched since May 2 because of the illness that included a 102-degree fever. He returned to face the Orioles and limited them effectively through six innings while issuing just three walks. The effort came after a period when the Yankees had swept Baltimore in four games by a combined score of 39-10 during their earlier 16-3 run. The pitcher later reflected on the moment his no-hit bid ended. “To be honest with you, I had zero idea,” Weathers said. “I was walking guys and stuff like that, so I guess it never really rang a bell with me what was going on.” He threw 101 pitches in the game and described the preceding weeks as particularly difficult.
Seventh Inning Brings Sudden Turnaround
Adley Rutschman opened the seventh with a single up the middle that ended the no-hit bid. Pete Alonso then grounded out, and Tyler O’Neill drew a walk. Manager Aaron Boone brought in Brent Headrick from the bullpen, but Coby Mayo connected on the third pitch for a three-run homer that gave the Orioles a 3-2 lead. That sequence erased the Yankees’ advantage in quick fashion. The home run stood as the decisive blow in a contest that had remained scoreless after the early innings.
Replay Call Adds Final Frustration in Ninth
The Yankees mounted a late threat in the ninth inning. Pinch-runner José Caballero appeared to steal second base safely with two outs, but the Orioles challenged the play. Second baseman Blaze Alexander had applied the tag in time, and the replay room reversed the call to end the game. The overturned ruling left New York with an especially disappointing finish after Weathers had kept the contest close for most of the night.
Team Seeks Answers Amid Recent Struggles
The defeat dropped the Yankees to their fourth straight loss following that strong stretch earlier in the season. Baltimore, sitting below.500, capitalized on the opportunity to hand New York another setback. The outcome leaves the club facing questions about how to regain momentum after the recent run of poor results. Weathers’ return from illness offered one positive note, yet the team’s inability to hold leads continues to define this stretch. The Yankees will look to break the skid in the games ahead while managing the physical demands on their pitching staff.
