O’Neill, Beavers, Alonso Propel O’s to Late Rally, Series Win 8-6

The Orioles closed their series against the Twins with a comeback victory. They won 8-6 and took the series on Sunday in a game full of twists.

Baz’s debut and contract backdrop

Shane Baz arrived in Baltimore after signing a five-year, $69 million extension. The deal came before he threw a regular-season pitch.

Baz worked 5 1/3 innings. He allowed four runs on seven hits. His fastball sat 96-97 mph and touched 99. He mixed a knucklecurve and a 91-mph cutter.

Early trouble, strong moments

He opened with a tidy nine-pitch first inning. That frame included a challenged strikeout of Byron Buxton overturned by ABS.

The second inning unraveled. Four Twins reached, and Tristan Gray doubled to drive in three runs.

Key offensive bursts

The Orioles trailed 4-0 early. They responded in stages, highlighted by power and situational hitting.

Tyler O’Neill crushed a three-run homer in the fourth. Pete Alonso sparked the rally with a 108-mph leadoff single. Dylan Beavers later delivered a two-run go-ahead double in the sixth.

Late rally and clutch hits

A three-run seventh inning provided breathing room. Adley Rutschman delivered a pinch-hit RBI double to center. Coby Mayo added an insurance single.

O’Neill, Beavers and Alonso paced the late rally, securing a series win by a final 8-6 score.

Bullpen, defensive plays, and ABS

Relievers struggled at times. Yaramil Hiraldo gave up a first-pitch, game-tying homer and issued multiple walks. Tyler Wells also had command issues.

Rico García escaped a bases-loaded jam in the seventh. Yennier Cano struck out Byron Buxton with the bases full. Ryan Helsley closed, shaky but effective.

Impact of ABS and challenges

Teams used many ABS challenges. Both benches pressed replay on ball and strike calls. Several rulings proved decisive late in the game.

Notable overturned calls included a challenged strikeout in Baz’s first inning and a late Helsley challenge that preserved a key out. Officials’ calls and ABS shaped the final innings.

Standout contributions and context

Coby Mayo provided timely hitting and defensive plays. Gunnar Henderson recorded his first hit of the year. Grant Wolfram struck out a key batter after a successful challenge.

Twin starter Bradley Ober worked early and kept hitters off balance, despite criticism that his stuff did not overwhelm opponents.

This win gives the Orioles momentum as the 2026 season continues. Fans can share thoughts and analysis at Filmogaz.com.