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The Baltimore Orioles dominated the St. Louis Cardinals in a lopsided matchup Tuesday evening, winning decisively 13-1. The offensive showcase was led by slugger Pete Alonso, who collected four hits and contributed four runs batted in before departing the contest during the fifth inning due to a recurring calf injury. His most impactful blow came in the third inning when he launched a three-run home run off Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore.
Baltimore’s pitching was equally impressive, with starter Chris Bassitt delivering a strong performance through 6⅔ innings. The right-hander surrendered just one run on six hits while striking out five batters without issuing a walk, matching his season-best start length. The Orioles’ offensive firepower extended beyond Alonso, as multiple contributors fueled an eight-run outburst in the fifth inning that essentially put the game out of reach.
The Cardinals’ struggles continued with their fourth consecutive defeat. Liberatore struggled significantly on the mound, allowing eight runs on eight hits in just over four innings of work. St. Louis managed minimal offensive production, with Nathan Church accounting for the team’s sole run via a home run, while Alec Burleson extended his hitting streak to eleven games with a sixth-inning single.
Baltimore improved their recent form with this victory, marking their third win in their last four games as the team pursues an American League wild-card berth. The squads will reconvene Wednesday with Kyle Bradish taking the mound for the Orioles against Michael McGreevy for St. Louis.
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Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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