St. Louis Cardinals End Orioles 3-Game Streak With 7-4 Win

The Baltimore Orioles' three-game winning streak ended with a 7-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, marked by defensive struggles and bullpen issues. Nolan Arenado's eighth-inning go-ahead home run, followed by consecutive triples by Nolan Gorman and Jordan Walker that eluded Orioles outfielders, helped the Cardinals secure the win. Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano allowed an early two-run homer but settled down, while Bryan Baker gave up the critical eighth-inning runs. Despite a three-run homer by Ryan O'Hearn giving Baltimore a temporary lead, the Orioles were 1 for 14 with runners in scoring position, continuing a pattern of missed opportunities. Cade Povich showed early promise in his start but faltered in the middle innings, allowing the Cardinals to take the lead. Interim manager Tony Mansolino attributed some defensive lapses to injuries and tough weather conditions, noting the use of a makeshift outfield contributed to the team's struggles.