A’s struggle against Orioles, lose 5-3 in Sacramento
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 5:16 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

The Athletics fell to the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on August 29 at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento. Despite a late rally that brought the A's within one run, they couldn't capitalize on scoring opportunities throughout the game. Orioles pitcher Shane Baz delivered five scoreless innings, while A's starter Jack Perkins allowed two runs. The A's bullpen struggled, Jose Suarez, who gave up a crucial two-run double. The loss marks the second consecutive defeat for the Athletics against the Orioles this series.
- •A's scored two runs in the sixth inning, cutting Orioles' lead to 4-2.
- •Carlos Cortes hit an RBI single in the eighth, making it 5-4.
- •Shane Baz pitched five scoreless innings for Baltimore.
- •Jack Perkins allowed two earned runs over five innings for Oakland.
- •Jose Suarez allowed a two-run double in the sixth inning.
- 5:16 AMYahoo Sports — A’s Lose 5-3 in Frustrating Performance
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