Baltimore Orioles fall to Chicago Cubs despite Alonso's home run
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles lost to the Chicago Cubs 9-7 on July 8, 2026. After a strong start, including a home run by Pete Alonso, the Orioles fell behind following back-to-back homers from the Cubs in the fifth inning. The Orioles attempted a comeback in the eighth with two homers but were unable to close the gap. Baltimore seeks to avoid a sweep in the series during today's matchup.
- •Cubs lead series after winning 9-7
- •Pete Alonso hit his 20th home run of the season
- •Orioles surrendered three homers in one inning
- •Baltimore cut lead to two in the eighth inning
- •Today's game is crucial for Orioles to avoid a sweep
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Baltimore Orioles' Pitching Squanders Pete Alonso's 20th Home Run
"Six more hits still didn't cut it as the Baltimore Orioles dropped Wednesday night's matchup to the Chicago Cubs.
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