Orioles score early, hold off Athletics for win in series finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 5:39 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

The Baltimore Orioles secured a hard-fought 5-3 victory against the Oakland Athletics on August 29, 2026, winning the series in the process. The Orioles scored four runs in the first six innings, with Leody Taveras driving in three runs. Starter Shane Baz pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs but struggled in the sixth inning. Despite bullpen challenges, the Orioles managed to maintain their lead. This win brings the Orioles closer in the Wild Card race, now just one game behind Cleveland, who lost to Kansas City.
- •Orioles scored four runs in the first six innings.
- •Leody Taveras recorded three RBIs in the game.
- •Shane Baz pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing two earned runs.
- •Orioles now one game back of Cleveland for Wild Card spot.
- •The win comes as the regular season nears its end.
- 5:39 AMYahoo Sports — Orioles score early, hold off Athletics for Baz’s first win since June, 5-3
"With tonight’s win, the Orioles also gained ground in the Wild Card hunt, and now stand just one game back of Cleveland.
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