Orioles rally for 5-2 win against Twins to level series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 2:42 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles secured a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on August 11, 2026, evening the series. The Orioles jumped to an early lead, scoring four runs in the first two innings against Twins starter Bradley Ober. Gunnar Henderson and Pete Alonso both contributed with early home runs, setting the pace for Baltimore. Despite some challenges, Orioles pitcher Brandon Young managed to hold off Minnesota, finishing the game with a crucial performance. The two teams will meet again for the series finale.
- •Orioles score four runs in first two innings.
- •Gunnar Henderson and Pete Alonso hit home runs.
- •Brandon Young earns a quality start for Baltimore.
- •The series is tied at one game each.
- •Teams will play again to conclude the series.
- 2:42 AMYahoo Sports — O’s blast off on Twins’ Ober, even the series, 5-2
"The offense and the long balls showed up early tonight, and Brandon Young turned in another gutsy quality start.
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