The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-2 on Tuesday night, evening their series after dropping the opening game. The victory came behind strong offensive performances from three key Orioles hitters, who combined to drive in most of the runs needed for the win.
Minnesota starter Bailey Ober struggled from the outset, surrendering back-to-back scoring opportunities in the first inning. Gunnar Henderson opened the game with a double, followed by Pete Alonso’s two-run home run off a fastball down the middle. The Orioles added two more runs in the second inning when Christian Encarnacion-Strand launched a towering home run, extending their lead to 4-0. Henderson contributed again later in the inning with his own home run, giving Baltimore a commanding early advantage.
Orioles starter Brandon Young delivered a gutsy performance despite laboring through six innings. Though he allowed two runs and faced several threatening situations, Young managed to escape trouble multiple times with timely double plays and defensive support. Relief pitchers Josh Walker, Yennier Cano, and Andrew Kittredge combined to keep the Twins off the board over the final three innings, preserving the victory.
The win marked Baltimore’s tenth quality start of the season and provided crucial momentum in their playoff positioning. Alonso finished 3-for-4 with his two-run blast, while Henderson recorded three hits and showed defensive excellence in the field throughout the contest.
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