Cubs rally past Orioles for 9-7 victory in Baltimore
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 1:46 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Baltimore Orioles 9-7 on July 8, 2026, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Baltimore started strong, leading 2-0 thanks to Pete Alonso, but Dean Kremer struggled on the mound, allowing eight consecutive runs. The Cubs capitalized on a three-run homer by Seiya Suzuki during a five-run seventh inning. The Orioles attempted a comeback, highlighted by back-to-back home runs from Tyler O’Neill, but fell short. Baltimore will look to avoid a sweep in their next game with Trevor Rogers scheduled to pitch.
- •Orioles take early 2-0 lead with a homer from Pete Alonso.
- •Kremer gives up three home runs in the fifth inning.
- •Cubs score five runs in the seventh, including a three-run shot by Suzuki.
- •O’Neill hits two home runs but Orioles can’t close the gap.
- •Baltimore seeks to prevent a sweep in the series finale.
- 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — Orioles rally falls short in 9-7 loss to Cubs
"The Orioles allowed eight consecutive runs and failed to battle back in a 9-7 loss to Chicago.
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