Amidst the rain delay, fans discovered various ways to keep themselves entertained.

Around 9:35 p.m., the Orioles' first game of a three-game series against the Yankees kicked off, sparking the fierce rivalry that fans in Baltimore eagerly embrace.

During the intense ninth inning, Santander struck a homer off Tommy Kahnle, propelling the Orioles to a thrilling 1-0 victory over New York on Friday night. Unfortunately for the Yankees, this defeat occurred on the occasion of Aaron Judge's return to the team following a toe injury. Despite Judge's impressive performance, drawing three walks, the Orioles' remarkable defensive prowess held New York scoreless throughout the game.

In a remarkable display, Orioles' rookie Grayson Rodriguez showcased his skills, pitching 6 1/3 innings without allowing a single run, engaging in an intense battle against New York's Gerrit Cole, who held on for seven innings. In the crucial ninth inning, Félix Bautista (6-1) demonstrated his prowess by striking out two batters, maintaining the scoreline without any changes. However, Kahnle (1-1) was unable to replicate Bautista's success in the bottom half, leading to Santander's one-out drive that soared well beyond the fence in right-center field, securing the game-deciding home run for the Orioles.

Anthony Volpe's efforts were met with exceptional Baltimore defense, halting him twice during the game. In the fifth inning, third baseman Ramón Urías made a spectacular diving stop on his one-hopper. Later, in the eighth inning, Volpe hit a fly to right, only to have Santander make an extraordinary catch by extending himself and sliding on his stomach across the grass.

During that particular inning, New York had two players on base with two outs when Rizzo hit a grounder that appeared to be heading towards right field. Nevertheless, Frazier's incredible diving play foiled that possibility.

“Defense won us the game,” Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said. “Adam Frazier, diving play off Rizz. Santander with a great diving catch. We turned some double plays." 

Each team was limited to only four hits apiece. Among the valued prospects of Baltimore, Rodriguez, who spent a short time in the minors, appears to be hitting his stride.