Orioles surge past Twins as Pete Alonso records first RBI with Baltimore
The Baltimore Orioles showed resilience early in the season, rallying past the Minnesota Twins for an 8-6 win to close out their opening series.
Baltimore erased an early deficit and leaned on timely hitting late, highlighted by Pete Alonso delivering his first RBI with the team.
Orioles respond after early deficit
The Twins jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the second inning, putting early pressure on Baltimore’s pitching staff.
Minnesota’s rally included a three-run double from Tristan Gray, giving the visitors immediate control of the game. However, the Orioles gradually worked their way back into the contest.
Tyler O’Neill provided the first spark with a three-run homer in the fourth inning, cutting the deficit to one. Baltimore continued to chip away, eventually taking the lead in the sixth on a two-run double from Dylan Beavers.
Alonso delivers in key moment
After Minnesota tied the game at five in the seventh, the Orioles responded immediately.
Alonso came through with a go-ahead RBI single, marking his first run driven in since joining Baltimore this offseason. The hit gave the Orioles the lead for good and helped shift momentum decisively in their favor.
Baltimore added insurance runs shortly after, with Adley Rutschman and Coby Mayo each contributing RBI hits to extend the advantage.
Bullpen closes it out
The Orioles’ bullpen handled the final innings under pressure.
Rico Garcia secured a key out in the seventh, while Yennier Cano escaped a bases-loaded situation in the eighth with a clutch strikeout. Ryan Helsley finished the job in the ninth to earn his second save.
Mixed debut for Baz
New acquisition Shane Baz made his Baltimore debut but faced early challenges.
The right-hander allowed four runs across 5⅓ innings, giving up seven hits as he worked through a difficult first outing with his new team.
Orioles take early momentum
Baltimore’s ability to respond after falling behind highlighted the depth of its lineup and its ability to produce in key situations.
With contributions coming throughout the order and a late push sealing the win, the Orioles leave the opening series with momentum heading into the rest of the season.
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