Baltimore Orioles Beat Athletics 7-4 on Cowser Tiebreaking Home Run

The Baltimore Orioles and Oakland Athletics split a two-game series in West Sacramento, with the Athletics winning 5-4 on Friday and the Orioles rallying for a 7-4 victory on Saturday. On Friday, Jacob Wilson had three hits and two RBIs, while Brent Rooker delivered the go-ahead RBI that ended the Orioles' six-game winning streak. Mason Miller earned his 13th save by striking out key batters with the bases loaded to secure the Athletics' win. The Orioles bounced back on Saturday behind Colton Cowser's tiebreaking 455-foot home run in the sixth inning, which marked the longest hit of his career since returning from the injured list. Ramón Laureano also homered and contributed three RBIs as the Orioles extended their winning momentum, supported by strong bullpen performances including Felix Bautista's 12th save. Both teams struggled with pitching, as evidenced by their high ERAs, and the Orioles maintained a 12-game streak with at least eight strikeouts in a game, the longest active in the majors.