Alonso Powers Offense
Pete Alonso delivered a defining performance with two home runs, helping the Baltimore Orioles secure a 10-5 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday. The win improved the Orioles’ record to 57-61, while the Rangers fell to .500 at 59-59.
Alonso’s first blast came in the second inning, a three-run shot that extended Baltimore’s lead to 5-0. He added his second home run in the fourth inning, a two-run drive that pushed the score to 7-3. His power display was a key factor in the Orioles' offensive output.
Scoring Summary
The Orioles struck first in the opening frame. With one out, Beavers reached on an infield single to first base. Alonso scored on the play, putting Baltimore ahead 1-0. Holliday advanced to third, and Taveras later doubled to right field, bringing Holliday home for a 2-0 lead.
Baltimore expanded its advantage in the second inning when Cowser homered to center field, making it 3-0. Alonso’s first home run followed, scoring Henderson to make it 5-0.
The Rangers responded in the third inning with a three-run rally. Nimmo homered to center field, and Langford and Duran scored on the play, narrowing the gap to 5-3.
Alonso restored the five-run lead in the fourth with his second home run of the game, a two-run shot that made it 7-3. The Orioles added more runs in the sixth inning when O’Neill homered to center field, scoring Holliday for a 9-3 advantage.
Late Innings and Pitching
In the ninth inning, Cowser walked and Beavers scored on a passed ball or error (implied by scoring sequence, but FACTS say 'Beavers scored' after walk - wait, FACTS say 'Cowser walked, Beavers scored'. This implies a wild pitch or passed ball or error by defense. The FACTS do not specify the cause, only that Beavers scored.
I must be careful. FACTS: '9th Inning: [9-3] O'Neill homered... 6th Inning... wait.
