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Pete Alonso's Two Homers Lead Orioles Past Rangers 10-5

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

Quincy Nash

August 10, 20262 min read

baseball victory - illustration, Jake Team LLC
baseball victory - illustration, Jake Team LLC
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Alonso Powers Baltimore Offense

Pete Alonso delivered a standout performance for the Baltimore Orioles, hitting two home runs and driving in four runs to help secure a 10-5 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday at Globe Life Field. Alonso’s power display was a key component of the Orioles' offensive output, which totaled ten runs across the game.

Alonso’s first multi-homer game came in the second inning when he launched a 393-foot shot to left field, bringing in two runs. He added another long ball in the fourth inning, a 404-foot homer to left center that also accounted for two runs. His efforts contributed significantly to Baltimore's early lead and eventual win.

Scoring Breakdown

The Orioles jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning, with Pete Alonso scoring on an infield single by Beavers and a double by Taveras. The lead extended to 3-0 in the second inning when Corey Seager homered to center field.

Alonso’s two-run homer in the second inning made it 5-0, and his two-run blast in the fourth inning stretched the advantage to 7-3.

The Rangers managed to score three runs in the third inning when Brandon Nimmo hit a 434-foot home run to center field, scoring two additional runs. However, Baltimore’s offense continued to dominate, with Anthony Santander adding a two-run homer in the sixth inning and a walk in the ninth inning that scored another run.

Pitching Performance

Cade Povich started for the Orioles, pitching three innings and allowing three earned runs on four hits. Yaramil Hiraldo earned the win, pitching two scoreless innings with three strikeouts. Alex Hoppe and Andrew Kittredge also contributed with scoreless innings, while Albert Suarez pitched two innings, allowing two earned runs.

For the Rangers, Kumar Rocker took the loss, pitching three innings and allowing six earned runs on seven hits. Jordan Montgomery pitched four innings, giving up three earned runs on six hits. Cole Winn pitched two innings, allowing one earned run on two hits.

Final Notes

The game drew an attendance of 35,334 fans to Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. With the win, the Orioles improved their record to 57-61, while the Rangers fell to 59-59. The victory highlights Baltimore’s offensive strength, led by Alonso’s powerful hitting.

Sources

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

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Quincy Nash

Quincy Nash covers Prosper high school and area college sports.

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