diff --git a/yoga/Yoga.c b/yoga/Yoga.c
index bcbbeceb..053a0bd0 100644
--- a/yoga/Yoga.c
+++ b/yoga/Yoga.c
@@ -980,7 +980,7 @@ static float YGBaselineOfFirstLine(const YGNodeRef node, const YGFlexDirection c
     return node->layout.measuredDimensions[dim[crossAxis]];
   }
 
-  const float baseline = YGBaselineOfFirstLine(baselineChild, node->style.flexDirection);
+  const float baseline = YGBaselineOfFirstLine(baselineChild, crossAxis);
   return baseline + baselineChild->layout.position[YGEdgeTop];
 }