Orioles rally past Athletics with seven unanswered runs
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 12:22 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles completed a three-game sweep of the Athletics in West Sacramento on Sunday, overcoming an early deficit to secure an 8-5 victory. After the Athletics built a 5-1 lead by the fourth inning, Gunnar Henderson hit two home runs and added an RBI triple to anchor the Baltimore offense. Coby Mayo also contributed a three-run home run, his 15th of the season against left-handed pitching. Chris Bassitt earned the win on the mound, while Yennier Cano recorded his third save of the year. The win brings the Orioles to one game under.500 for the first time since April and places them one game behind the final American League wild-card position. The Athletics are scheduled to open a series against the Rangers on Monday, while the Orioles prepare for a series opener against the Rockies.
- •Gunnar Henderson finished the game with two home runs and five RBIs.
- •The Orioles scored seven unanswered runs to overcome a 5-1 fourth-inning deficit.
- •Baltimore completed a three-game sweep of the Athletics.
- •The Orioles are now one game back of the final American League wild-card spot.
- •Chris Bassitt pitched 5 2/3 innings to earn the win.
- 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — Orioles sweep A’s, get over hump in 8-5 win behind Gunnar Henderson’s 2 HRs
- 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — Henderson hits 2 homers, Orioles score 7 unanswered runs to rally past Athletics 8-5
"Gunnar Henderson hit two homers and drove in five runs, Coby Mayo hit a three-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles scored seven unanswered runs to rally past the Athletics 8-5 on Sunday. Baltimore (68-69) improves to one game under .500 for the first time since April 30 and sits one game back of the third and final AL wild-card spot. Henderson hit a line drive over the center field wall for a 1-0 first-inning lead.
"WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Amid the most trying season of his young career, Gunnar Henderson is still capable of taking over a baseball game in a way very few players can. The Orioles’ star shortstop looked the part on both sides of the ball Sunday, launching two 413-foot home runs, legging out a triple and making a slew of highlight-reel plays in the field to help his club erase a four-run ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 12:22 AMOrioles sweep A’s, get over hump in 8-5 win behind Gunnar Henderson’s 2 HRs
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Amid the most trying season of his young career, Gunnar Henderson is still capable of taking over a baseball game in a way very few players can. The Orioles’ star shortstop looked the part on both sides of the ball Sunday, launching two 413-foot home runs, legging out a triple and making a slew of highlight-reel plays in the field to help his club erase a four-run ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 11:07 PMHenderson hits 2 homers, Orioles score 7 unanswered runs to rally past Athletics 8-5
Gunnar Henderson hit two homers and drove in five runs, Coby Mayo hit a three-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles scored seven unanswered runs to rally past the Athletics 8-5 on Sunday. Baltimore (68-69) improves to one game under .500 for the first time since April 30 and sits one game back of the third and final AL wild-card spot. Henderson hit a line drive over the center field wall for a 1-0 first-inning lead.
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