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Cubs rally in ninth inning but fall to Orioles in Baltimore

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Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Cubs rally in ninth inning but fall to Orioles in Baltimore

Summary

The Chicago Cubs lost 3-2 to the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, trying to complete a series sweep at Camden Yards. After leading through the seventh inning, the Cubs' bullpen surrendered their lead in the eighth, necessitating a ninth-inning rally. Nico Hoerner reached base but was caught stealing after an error in the ninth, and Michael Conforto ended the game with a lineout. Seiya Suzuki recorded a tying home run and a key double despite recent struggles, while starter David Peterson delivered a strong performance with one run in five innings. The Cubs will look to regroup before facing the Cincinnati Reds this weekend.

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By the Numbers

•Cubs lost 3-2 to Orioles in series finale on July 10.
•Nico Hoerner caught stealing in critical ninth inning.
•Seiya Suzuki ended slump with home run and double.
•Starter David Peterson allowed one run over five innings.
•Cubs face the Cincinnati Reds next in series.

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BALTIMORE — Two runs by the offense often won’t cut it. The Chicago Cubs, looking to sweep the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday at Camden Yards, needed to rally in the ninth inning after the bullpen surrendered their one-run lead in the eighth. Nico Hoerner appeared to set them up to tie it when he reached on an error to open the frame. On reliever Andrew Kittredge’s third pitch of the ensuing ...
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