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Alonso’s Two Homers Lead Orioles Past Rangers 10-5

Pete Alonso drove in four runs with two home runs as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Texas Rangers 10-5 at Globe Life Field on Sunday.

Demarcus Fields

August 10, 20262 min read

Baseball Victory - illustration, Jake Team LLC
Baseball Victory - illustration, Jake Team LLC
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Alonso Powers Offense

Pete Alonso delivered a career highlight for the Baltimore Orioles, hitting two home runs to drive in four total runs during their 10-5 victory over the Texas Rangers. The slugger’s power display was a key factor in overcoming an early deficit and establishing control of the game at Globe Life Field.

Alonso’s first blast came in the second inning, a three-run shot that extended the Orioles' lead. He added another multi-run home run in the fourth inning, further widening the gap. His performance included two solo efforts later in the game, showcasing his ability to impact the scoreline at multiple moments.

Game Flow and Scoring

The Rangers initially took a 1-0 lead in the first inning when Beavers reached on an infield single, allowing Alonso (of the Orioles) to score. Taveras doubled shortly after, bringing Holliday home to make it 2-0 Baltimore. However, the Orioles responded immediately in the second inning with Cowser’s solo home run to center field.

The turning point arrived when Alonso homered to left field, scoring Henderson to push the lead to 5-0. The Rangers attempted a rally in the third inning, with Nimmo hitting a three-run homer to center that brought Langford and Duran home, making the score 5-3. Despite this surge, Baltimore regained momentum in the fourth when Alonso’s second multi-run homer made it 7-3.

O'Neill added insurance in the sixth with a two-run homer to center, extending the lead to 9-3. The Orioles secured the win in the ninth inning with three more runs. Cowser walked and scored on a triple by Lopez, who then crossed home plate on a groundout by Duran, finalizing the 10-5 count.

Pitching Performances

Yaramil Hiraldo earned the win for Baltimore, pitching two scoreless innings with three strikeouts. Alex Hoppe and Andrew Kittredge also pitched scoreless relief, combining to allow no runs. Albert Suarez took the loss after giving up two earned runs in two innings.

For Texas, Kumar Rocker was charged with six earned runs over three innings, taking the loss. Jordan Montgomery pitched four innings, allowing three earned runs on six hits. Cole Winn contributed two innings of relief, giving up one earned run.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816460

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