Alonso's two-run homer helps Orioles top Rays 5-3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 1:43 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Pete Alonso homered twice as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Friday night. Alonso hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth, bringing his season total to 30 home runs. Trevor Rogers struck out six in seven innings and earned his ninth win of the season. The Rays initially led 3-1 before the Orioles rallied to reclaim the game. Baltimore continued its strong performance after Alonso's contributions, with both teams set to meet again Saturday.
- •Alonso extended his hitting streak to 13 games.
- •Rogers allowed three runs over seven innings.
- •The Rays scored three runs early but couldn't hold the lead.
- •Dylan Beavers hit a solo home run for Baltimore.
- •Freddy Peralta took the loss for Tampa Bay.
- 1:43 AMYahoo Sports — Alonso's 30th homer powers Orioles past Rays 5-3
"Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead two-run homer for his 30th of the season, Trevor Rogers struck out six in seven innings and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Friday night. Alonso also had an RBI single in the first to extend his hitting streak to a career-high 13 games. Rogers (9-8) allowed three runs and six hits in his third quality start across four starts in August.
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