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Orioles top A's 5-3 as Taveras drives in three runs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 5:23 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Orioles top A's 5-3 as Taveras drives in three runs

Summary

The Baltimore Orioles secured a 5-3 victory against the Oakland Athletics in West Sacramento on August 29. Leody Taveras contributed significantly, driving in three runs and raising his season RBI total to 52. The Orioles' Shane Baz earned his fifth win of the season, ending a seven-game winless streak in games he started. Although leading 4-0, Baltimore faced a scare in the later innings, needing strong relief pitching to maintain their advantage. The win places the Orioles just one game back of the final American League wild-card spot, especially after the Cleveland Guardians lost to Kansas City.

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By the Numbers

•Taveras drove in three runs, improving his season total to 52.
•Shane Baz allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings for the win.
•The Orioles lead by four runs before holding on for the victory.
•Baltimore is now one game behind a wild-card spot.
•Samuel Basallo left the game with a hand injury.

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5:23 AMYahoo Sports — Orioles win wild one over A’s, 5-3, to move 1 game back of playoff spot

What they're saying

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WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Only one player on the Baltimore Orioles’ roster has more RBIs than Leody Taveras this season, and he’s signed to a $155 million deal. Taveras, under contract for $153 million less than Pete Alonso, drove in three of the Orioles’ five runs Saturday night, powering them to a 5-3 win over the Athletics and raising his RBI total on the year to 52 — moving him into a tie ...
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