Orioles hammer Cardinals 13-1 behind Holliday and Alonso
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Last updated Aug 26, 2026
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.
- •Orioles win 13-1 at Busch Stadium
- •Holliday and Alonso combine for seven hits
- •Chris Bassitt pitches 6 2/3 innings, allowing one run
- •Victory marks Orioles' best margin of the season
- •Orioles two games back in wild card race
- 3:58 AMYahoo Sports — Jackson Holliday shines for Orioles at Busch Stadium, where his dad starred for the Cardinals
- 2:58 AMYahoo Sports — Orioles clobber Cardinals, 13-1, behind Holliday’s table-setting, Alonso’s power
"ST. LOUIS — A few hours before the Orioles’ series opener against the Cardinals, Jackson Holliday spoke about what he expected it to feel like to play in the ballpark where he grew up watching his dad play. The last time Holliday hit at Busch Stadium was when he was 12 years old. A decade later, Holliday said he was going to focus on putting one out during batting practice first. “I’ll try my ...
"Jackson Holliday has a lot of memories of Busch Stadium. Playing his first pro game where his dad, Matt, starred for seven seasons, Holliday set the tone as the Orioles pounded the St. Louis Cardinals 13-1. Baltimore's leadoff man had three hits, reached four times, scored twice and drove in a run while playing in front of his dad and family.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 3:58 AMJackson Holliday shines for Orioles at Busch Stadium, where his dad starred for the Cardinals
Jackson Holliday has a lot of memories of Busch Stadium. Playing his first pro game where his dad, Matt, starred for seven seasons, Holliday set the tone as the Orioles pounded the St. Louis Cardinals 13-1. Baltimore's leadoff man had three hits, reached four times, scored twice and drove in a run while playing in front of his dad and family.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 2:58 AMOrioles clobber Cardinals, 13-1, behind Holliday’s table-setting, Alonso’s power
ST. LOUIS — A few hours before the Orioles’ series opener against the Cardinals, Jackson Holliday spoke about what he expected it to feel like to play in the ballpark where he grew up watching his dad play. The last time Holliday hit at Busch Stadium was when he was 12 years old. A decade later, Holliday said he was going to focus on putting one out during batting practice first. “I’ll try my ...
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