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Orioles Call for More Technology After Pete Alonso's Near-Homer Is Ruled Foul vs. Yankees
Pete Alonso’s apparent go-ahead drive was ruled foul twice, and the Yankees scored two runs in the eighth to seal the win, officials said.
On Wednesday night, the New York Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 at Camden Yards after a disputed 7th-inning foul call against Pete Alonso was upheld following video review.
Alonso's drive down the left-field line initially appeared fair but was ruled foul, denying the Orioles a potential lead and fueling dugout frustration during the tight contest.
In the 8th inning, rookie George Lombard Jr. delivered an infield RBI single to break the tie, and a wild pitch later scored Jazz Chisholm Jr. to seal the victory.
"You definitely never know what they are going to rule," Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said post-game, noting that dugout tracking data indicated the ball was a home run.
Aiming for a series sweep Thursday night, the Yankees send pitcher Gerrit Cole to the mound against Baltimore's Kyle Bradish as the Orioles attempt to recover momentum.