Orioles hammer Cardinals 13-1 behind Holliday and Alonso

The Baltimore Orioles secured a decisive 13-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in their series opener on Tuesday at Busch Stadium. Jackson Holliday and Pete Alonso led the charge with a combined seven hits, four runs, and five RBIs, contributing significantly to the Orioles' 16-hit performance. This win marked the Orioles' largest margin of victory this season and helped them maintain pressure in the American League wild-card race, sitting two games back of the Cleveland Guardians. Pitcher Chris Bassitt delivered a strong performance, allowing only one run over 6 2/3 innings. The Orioles will continue their nine-game road trip aiming to take the next game of the series against the Cardinals.

• 2:58 AMYahoo Sports — Orioles clobber Cardinals, 13-1, behind Holliday’s table-setting, Alonso’s power