Orioles beat Yankees 2-0, then lose 8-3 for split

BALTIMORE (AP) — The struggle of Brian Matusz continues.

As a result, the Baltimore Orioles' winning streak is over.

Matusz yielded three home runs, and the New York Yankees beat the Orioles 8-3 Sunday night to earn a split of a day-night doubleheader.

In the first game, rookie Zach Britton allowed four hits over seven innings to lead Baltimore to a 2-0 victory and extend the Orioles' season-high winning streak to six.

But the run ended in the nightcap under a barrage of five home runs, including two by Curtis Granderson, who took over the major league lead in homers (38) and RBIs (107).

Matusz (1-7) surrendered six runs and six hits in 5 1-3 innings.

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