Another game into the 2022 season, another low scoring affair at Camden Yards. The Yankees and Orioles offense struggled. The bullpens were outstanding. And both teams’ starters pitched at least five innings, which can be considered relatively deep into the game at this early juncture of the season.
In the top of the first, O’s starter Jordan Lyles got ahead of Yankees leadoff hitter Anthony Rizzo 0-2 before hitting him in the foot with a slider that bounced in the dirt. Giancarlo Stanton followed with a ground ball single to center field. But Lyles slipped out of that jam with a fly ball out and two grounders.