Orioles Defeat Athletics 2-1 with Combined Four-Hitter to Avoid Sweep
The Baltimore Orioles secured a 2-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday, May 10, 2026, salvaging the finale of their series and avoiding a four-game sweep. Dylan Beavers delivered the decisive go-ahead single in the sixth inning during a nine-pitch at-bat against starter Luis Severino. The Orioles' pitching staff, led by Chris Bassitt who struck out six over six innings, combined for a dominant four-hitter. Keegan Akin opened the game, followed by Bassitt, Anthony Nunez, and closer Rico Garcia, who earned his third save despite issuing a walk. Gunnar Henderson also contributed two hits, including a run-scoring single in the third that tied the game. For the Athletics, Nick Kurtz extended his major-league leading on-base streak to 34 games with an eighth-inning walk, while Tyler Soderstrom recorded a double. Despite stranding eight runners, Baltimore snapped a three-game losing streak. The loss prevented Oakland from achieving their second four-game winning streak of the season as they concluded a six-game road trip. This win marked only the third victory in eleven games for the Orioles.
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Orioles Defeat Athletics 2-1 with Combined Four-Hitter to Avoid Sweep
The Baltimore Orioles secured a 2-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday, May 10, 2026, salvaging the finale of their series and avoiding a four-game sweep. Dylan Beavers delivered the decisive go-ahead single in the sixth inning during a nine-pitch at-bat against starter Luis Severino. The Orioles' pitching staff, led by Chris Bassitt who struck out six over six innings, combined for a dominant four-hitter. Keegan Akin opened the game, followed by Bassitt, Anthony Nunez, and closer Rico Garcia, who earned his third save despite issuing a walk. Gunnar Henderson also contributed two hits, including a run-scoring single in the third that tied the game. For the Athletics, Nick Kurtz extended his major-league leading on-base streak to 34 games with an eighth-inning walk, while Tyler Soderstrom recorded a double. Despite stranding eight runners, Baltimore snapped a three-game losing streak. The loss prevented Oakland from achieving their second four-game winning streak of the season as they concluded a six-game road trip. This win marked only the third victory in eleven games for the Orioles.
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