Yankees ace Max Fried dominates Orioles with 13 strikeouts, setting career highs in wins.

New York Yankees ace Max Fried delivered a masterful performance against the Baltimore Orioles, striking out 13 batters and allowing just three singles over seven shutout innings in a 7-0 rout. This outing tied his career high in strikeouts and marked a new career best with his 18th win of the season. Manager Aaron Boone praised Fried's athleticism and ability to get outs, noting his effective mix of fastball, changeup, and curveball. Fried, who signed an eight-year, $218 million contract in December, has proven to be a valuable investment, consistently pitching like an ace. His strong performance comes as the surging Yankees have won 17 of their last 24 games, closing within three games of first-place Toronto in the AL East.