Baltimore Orioles News & Updates
The Baltimore Orioles were 58-62, 4th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles bested the Minnesota Twins 5-2 at Target Field.
A little of everything, not a lot of anything. Last night's win by 3 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. Working against that, a 10-man IL is starting to matter.
Orioles Game on August 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shane Baz (4-11, 3.76 ERA) vs Zebby Matthews (5-8, 5.23 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, MASN |
Orioles Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles bested the Minnesota Twins 5-2 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 1 |
 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Gunnar Henderson went 3-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Pete Alonso went 3-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Christian Encarnacion-Strand went 3-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Orioles Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
73 | 46 | .613 | W8 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
67 | 52 | .563 | 6.0 | W1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
64 | 55 | .538 | 9.0 | L4 |
|
Orioles
|
|
58 | 62 | .483 | 15.5 | W1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
58 | 63 | .479 | 16.0 | W2 |
Baltimore Orioles are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -1 run differential.
Orioles Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | .256 | .829 | 77 | |
| 19 | .216 | .688 | 49 | |
| 15 | .214 | .714 | 45 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 1.99 | 0.93 | 40.2 | |
| 4-1 | 3.62 | 0.95 | 49.2 | |
| 7-11 | 3.69 | 1.34 | 127.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 3 HR, 6 RBI, .636 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Orioles News
The Baltimore Orioles bounced back from their recent struggles with a much-needed 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins, showcasing their power as all five runs came via home runs. Pete Alonso led the charge with a two-run shot, marking his 26th of the season, while Gunnar Henderson also contributed with a solid 3-for-5 performance. Despite the win, the team is still navigating a rough patch, exacerbated by injuries, as catcher Yohel Pozo exited the game with left index finger pain. The O's are now faced with the challenge of maintaining this momentum as they seek to solidify their playoff position, especially after a frustrating road trip against contenders. With their record now at 58-62, the push is on to finish strong, but consistency will be key as they look to break free from the grip of recent inconsistencies.
Orioles Upcoming Schedule
The Baltimore Orioles visit the Tampa Bay Rays for a 4-game series starting Friday.
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