Orioles' Sugano Dominates Rockies in 5-1 Victory

The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-1 on July 27, 2025, with strong performances from pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano and hitter Tyler O’Neill. Sugano pitched six innings, allowing only one run on four hits while striking out eight, matching his career high and improving his record to 8-5 with a 4.38 ERA, marking his best outing since June 3. O’Neill hit a crucial two-run homer in the third inning, his sixth of the season and third consecutive game with a homer, helping the Orioles secure the series win. The victory came ahead of the July 31 trade deadline, with speculation that Sugano, in his first U.S. season, could be traded to a contender. Orioles’ offense also featured Dylan Carlson driving in two runs, and the team improved to 47-58, while the Rockies fell to 27-78, the worst record in the majors. Despite Sugano’s recent strong outing, he had struggled earlier with a 7.88 ERA over his previous seven starts, though he expressed a desire to remain with Baltimore.