The Baltimore Orioles secured a 5‑3 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday, turning a modest early lead into a decisive win that underscored their recent offensive firepower.
A Late‑Inning Rally at Camden Yards
Leody Taveras, who had been mired in a 0‑for‑12 slump, broke out with two doubles and three RBIs, while Colton Cowser added his 13th home run of the season in the fifth inning, pushing the lead to 4‑0.
Shane Baz delivered a quality start, limiting the visitors to two runs over five and two‑thirds innings, striking out four and walking three, keeping the Athletics within striking distance.
The turning point came in the ninth when a passed ball by catcher Jonah Heim allowed Cowser to score from third, sealing the win and handing reliever Andrew Kittredge his eighth save of the season.
Looking Ahead
Baltimore’s offense has now recorded a home run in 16 of its last 17 games, a streak that has kept them firmly in the playoff conversation, while the Athletics will look to rookie Henry Bolte, who logged 33 hits in August and topped all major‑league rookies for the month, to provide a spark for the remainder of the series.