Orioles score 10 runs to beat Rangers and avoid sweep
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 10:18 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Texas Rangers 10-5 on August 9, 2026, avoiding a sweep in Arlington. After a tough start to August with only 11 runs scored in seven games, the Orioles’ offensive surge saw them score in five innings and every starter reach base. Pete Alonso contributed two home runs, bringing his season total to 25. Despite a challenging outing from starter Cade Povich, who was pulled early, the Orioles' bullpen held steady. The team now sits two games back in the wild card race.
- •Orioles scored 10 runs, avoiding a sweep by the Rangers
- •Pete Alonso hit two home runs in the game
- •Every starter reached base and eight had hits
- •Cade Povich was pulled early after a rocky outing
- •Orioles remain two games behind a wild card position
- 10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Orioles offense finally breaks out to avoid sweep by Rangers
"After being held to 11 runs in seven August games, the Orioles scored 10 today.
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