Orioles Edge Astros 4-2 in 11 Innings Behind Rogers’ Strong Start

Rogers Dominates Early Frames

Trevor Rogers provided the foundation for Baltimore’s victory with a dominant six-inning performance that kept Houston off balance. The Orioles’ starter worked 6.1 innings, allowing just one earned run on seven hits while striking out eight batters. He walked one batter during his outing, establishing early control over the game’s tempo.

Rogers’ efficiency allowed the Baltimore bullpen to preserve a narrow lead in the extra innings. The Orioles’ relief corps combined for 4.2 scoreless innings, with Cam Sanders securing the save by pitching a perfect final frame. Andrew Kittredge earned the win, working a hitless inning to close out the ninth.

Scoring Unfolds in Extra Innings

The game remained tied until the 10th inning, where Baltimore broke through against Houston’s pitching staff. Jackson hit a sacrifice bunt to first base, allowing Taveras to score and give the Orioles a 2-1 advantage. Alvarez followed with a ground-rule double that drove in Spence, extending the lead to 3-2.

Houston managed to tie the game in the bottom of the 10th, but Baltimore regained the lead in the top of the 11th. O'Neill reached on an infield single to second base, scoring Henderson. Taveras then singled to right field, bringing Ward home to make it 4-2. The Astros could not respond in their final at-bat.

Astros Pitching Effort Falls Short

Spencer Arrighetti started for Houston, pitching five innings and allowing one earned run on one hit with six strikeouts. He walked four batters in his outing. AJ Blubaugh worked two innings, allowing one hit and striking out three. Bryan Abreu and Josh Hader each pitched a scoreless inning, with Hader striking out three batters.

Steven Okert pitched one hitless inning, while Enyel De Los Santos took the loss after allowing one earned run on two hits in his inning pitched. The Astros’ offense was held to two runs, with key scoring coming from Allen’s sacrifice bunt in the seventh inning and Spence’s run in the 10th.

Game Details and Records

The game was played at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, with an attendance of 31,649. The final score was Baltimore Orioles 4, Houston Astros 2. The victory marks the sixth consecutive win for Baltimore, while Houston suffers its third straight loss.

The Orioles improved their record to 48-51, while the Astros fell to 47-53. The game lasted through 11 innings, with no home runs hit by either team. All scoring came from singles, doubles, and sacrifice bunts.

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