Orioles Secure Postseason Berth with 5-3 Win

Anthony Santander's two-run home run in the ninth inning led the Baltimore Orioles to a 5-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants, moving the Orioles closer to a postseason berth. This win was crucial for Baltimore, which had been struggling with three consecutive losses and eight defeats in ten games prior to this match. The game saw a late rally by the Giants, who tied the score with a single from Casey Schmitt, but ultimately fell short, resulting in their elimination from playoff contention. The Giants' tragic number had been reduced to one, making this loss particularly significant. Earlier in the game, the Orioles scored three runs in the fourth inning, highlighted by an RBI double from Adley Rutschman and a two-run single from Jackson Holliday. The win marked a needed boost for the Orioles as they aim for the playoffs, while the Giants will finish their season with nine games remaining against competitive teams.