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Jeremiah Jackson's pinch-hit double lifts Orioles past Cubs 3-2

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Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Jeremiah Jackson's pinch-hit double lifts Orioles past Cubs 3-2
Summary

Jeremiah Jackson's pinch-hit double in the eighth inning propelled the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on July 9, 2026, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. After trailing 2-1, the Orioles scored two runs during a chaotic eighth inning characterized by back-to-back hit-by-pitches and strategic substitutions. Jackson's hit allowed Gunnar Henderson to score, and Pete Alonso slid home just ahead of the tag to secure the lead. The game, marked by strong pitching from both sides, saw the Orioles avoid a series sweep and stay competitive in the division race.

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  • •Jeremiah Jackson's double scored two runs for Baltimore.
  • •The Orioles trailed 2-1 heading into the eighth inning.
  • •Tyler Wells gave up a run to Chicago in the eighth.
  • •Pete O'Neill hit a solo home run earlier for Baltimore.
  • •Andrew Kittredge secured the save despite a challenging ninth inning.
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  • 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — Jeremiah Jackson’s clutch pinch-hit drives Orioles to 3-2 win over Cubs
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The infielder’s pinch-hit double scored the O’s a come-from-behind win after an excellent start from Trevor Rogers

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