Baltimore Orioles News & Updates
The Baltimore Orioles were 47-51, 4th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles held off the Houston Astros 3-2 at Daikin Park.
The indicators are generally positive. 5-2 over the last 7. That record does the talking. Add in +10 run differential. That margin shows up in the score.
Orioles Game on July 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Trevor Rogers (6-7, 4.48 ERA) vs Spencer Arrighetti (7-5, 4.50 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | MASN, Space City Home Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 74°F, Wind 5 mph |
Orioles Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles held off the Houston Astros 3-2 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Taylor Ward went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Orioles Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
56 | 40 | .583 | L3 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
54 | 43 | .557 | 2.5 | L1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
48 | 48 | .500 | 8.0 | W11 |
|
Orioles
|
|
47 | 51 | .480 | 10.0 | W5 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
45 | 52 | .464 | 11.5 | L3 |
Baltimore Orioles are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +10 run differential.
Orioles Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .250 | .815 | 66 | |
| 16 | .245 | .762 | 46 | |
| 17 | .222 | .690 | 43 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 2.61 | 0.85 | 41.1 | |
| 1-2 | 2.32 | 1.06 | 31.0 | |
| 2-1 | 2.96 | 1.05 | 45.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.1 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Orioles News
The Baltimore Orioles pulled off a thrilling 3-2 comeback win against the Houston Astros, fueled by Taylor Ward's clutch eighth-inning homer, marking their fifth consecutive victory and proving that they can still rise to the occasion. Cam Sanders made a memorable debut, escaping a bases-loaded jam that set the stage for the comeback, showcasing the depth of a roster currently battling through nine injuries. As Christian Encarnacion-Strand steps in to fill the void left by Blaze Alexander, the O's are hoping to find some offensive consistency in the second half of the season, especially with standout players like Pete Alonso and Samuel Basallo in the spotlight. With a recent run differential of +8 and a solid record of 4-3 over the last week, the team appears to be gaining momentum despite the challenges ahead.
Orioles Upcoming Schedule
The Baltimore Orioles visit the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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