Corbin Burnes delivered seven solid innings on the mound as the Baltimore Orioles powered past the Texas Rangers 11-2 in the opening game of their four-game series.
Heston Kjerstad, Cedric Mullins, Adley Rutschman, and Colton Cowser all contributed home runs to Baltimore’s offensive onslaught. The victory marked the Orioles’ second consecutive win, bouncing back from a recent five-game losing streak. With the win, the Orioles (.630) moved into first place in the American League East, narrowly edging out the struggling New York Yankees (.627) by percentage points.
Mullins led the charge with three hits, supported by Gunnar Henderson and the other home run hitters, each collecting two hits apiece. This game marked the first meeting between the Orioles and Rangers since Texas swept Baltimore in last year’s playoffs.
Adolis Garcia homered for the Rangers, but their offense struggled otherwise, as they dropped their fourth straight game and ninth in their last thirteen outings.
This decisive victory for Baltimore underscores their resilience and offensive prowess as they look ahead in their homestand.
