Mayo, Encarnacion-Strand lead Orioles past Athletics, 4-3 in extras
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Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Coby Mayo and Christian Encarnacion-Strand each provided crucial two-out RBI singles in the 10th inning, sealing a 4-3 victory for the Baltimore Orioles over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night. The game began with the Orioles holding a 2-0 lead, scored through a single and a fielding error, before the Athletics tied it at 2-2. Brandon Young pitched seven strong innings for Baltimore, and Andrew Kittredge earned the win as the Orioles moved within two games of Cleveland for the final AL wild card spot. The Athletics are yet to announce their starting pitcher for the next game against Orioles' Shane Baz.
- •Mayo and Encarnacion-Strand each drive in runs in the 10th inning.
- •Brandon Young allows one run over seven innings for Baltimore.
- •Athletics tie game in the eighth inning.
- •Baltimore now two games back of Cleveland for AL wild card.
- •Next game features Orioles RHP Shane Baz against an unnamed Athletics starter.
- 5:31 AMYahoo Sports — Orioles rally for 4-3 extra-inning win vs. A’s after bullpen falters late
- 5:26 AMYahoo Sports — Mayo, CES lead Orioles to 10-inning win over Athletics, 4-3
- 5:05 AMYahoo Sports — Mayo, Encarnacion-Strand lift the Orioles past the Athletics, 4-3 in 10 innings
"Coby Mayo and Christian Encarnacion-Strand had two-out RBI singles in the 10th inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Athletics 4-3 on Friday night. Automatic runner Carlos Narváez started the 10th on second base and rookie Brady Basso (0-1) intentionally walked Pete Alonso with one out. Jackson Holliday struck out after Gunnar Henderson came in to pinch run for Alonso, and Mayo and Encarnacion-Strand each drove in a run for a 4-2 lead.
"SACRAMENTO, Calif. — On a night when runs were at a premium, and their bullpen opened the door for an Athletics comeback, the Baltimore Orioles needed a rally. Coby Mayo and Christian Encarnacion-Strand delivered. The two infielders came through with clutch RBI singles in the 10th inning Friday to help the Orioles shake off an eighth-inning hiccup by Rico Garcia for a 4-3 win. Alex Hoppe ...
"The Orioles blew a late 2-0 lead, but regained control in extras for a series-opening win in Sacramento.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 5:31 AMOrioles rally for 4-3 extra-inning win vs. A’s after bullpen falters late
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — On a night when runs were at a premium, and their bullpen opened the door for an Athletics comeback, the Baltimore Orioles needed a rally. Coby Mayo and Christian Encarnacion-Strand delivered. The two infielders came through with clutch RBI singles in the 10th inning Friday to help the Orioles shake off an eighth-inning hiccup by Rico Garcia for a 4-3 win. Alex Hoppe ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 5:26 AMMayo, CES lead Orioles to 10-inning win over Athletics, 4-3
The Orioles blew a late 2-0 lead, but regained control in extras for a series-opening win in Sacramento.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 5:05 AMMayo, Encarnacion-Strand lift the Orioles past the Athletics, 4-3 in 10 innings
Coby Mayo and Christian Encarnacion-Strand had two-out RBI singles in the 10th inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Athletics 4-3 on Friday night. Automatic runner Carlos Narváez started the 10th on second base and rookie Brady Basso (0-1) intentionally walked Pete Alonso with one out. Jackson Holliday struck out after Gunnar Henderson came in to pinch run for Alonso, and Mayo and Encarnacion-Strand each drove in a run for a 4-2 lead.
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