Trevor Rogers threw six one-hit innings, and the Baltimore Orioles topped the Yankees 4-2 on Friday night, dealing New York a setback in its attempt to catch Toronto atop the AL East.
Ryan Mountcastle homered for the last-place Orioles, who improved to 12-5 in September. Rogers (9-2) continued his sensational partial season, lowering his ERA to 1.35 in 17 starts.
The Yankees, who entered the night three games behind the Blue Jays, had their three-game winning streak snapped. Toronto played at Kansas City Friday night.