The New York Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday night after a controversial ruling in the seventh inning shifted momentum in their favor. Pete Alonso's drive down the left-field line was called foul and upheld after umpire review, per ESPN and multiple other outlets. The call proved pivotal: the Yankees scored twice in the top of the eighth to break a close game.
Reporting differs slightly on the details of New York's rally. ESPN and Associated Press outlets note the Yankees took advantage of the reprieve following Alonso's ruled-foul fly. However, Yahoo Sports and Pinstripe Alley specifically credit George Lombard Jr.'s late infield single as pushing the Yankees past the Orioles. The sources do not clarify whether Lombard's hit came directly after the Alonso call or later in the inning.