Orioles complete sweep of Royals with 8-2 victory at home

The Baltimore Orioles achieved their first four-game winning streak of the season by defeating the Kansas City Royals 8-2 on July 12, 2026, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The victory allowed the Orioles to sweep the series before the All-Star break. Starting pitcher Shane Baz struck out nine batters but did not complete five innings due to a high pitch count. The Orioles initially fell behind after an error, but they responded with a strong offensive showing, including a fourth home run from Leody Taveras. Blaze Alexander suffered a hand fracture during the game.

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