Dramatic Finish at Camden Yards

In a thrilling conclusion at Camden Yards, Samuel Basallo’s controversial RBI single in the 11th inning secured a 3-2 walk-off victory for the Baltimore Orioles over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The game-winning hit, initially ruled foul, was overturned after review when officials determined the ball had grazed left fielder Tommy Pham’s glove and landed on the chalk, driving in Gunnar Henderson for the win.

Pitching Duel and Late Drama

Kyle Bradish continued his impressive return from Tommy John surgery, striking out six batters while allowing just four hits and one run. The game remained tight throughout, with Jeremiah Jackson giving the Orioles a 2-1 lead via a solo homer in the sixth, only to see Pham respond with a game-tying blast in the ninth.

Dietrich Enns earned the victory, improving to 3-2 on the season after throwing two hitless innings in extra frames.

Teams’ Recent Performance

The Orioles entered this series with momentum, having impressed against National League competition by taking five of six games from the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers. They’ve shown particular resilience in close games, winning their last four one-run contests. The team has played an MLB-high 23 one-run games since the All-Star break, with their 11 victories in such situations tied for the league lead alongside Cleveland.

Looking Ahead

The series continues Wednesday with an intriguing pitching matchup featuring Pirates’ right-hander Paul Skenes (10-9, 1.98 ERA) against Orioles’ Tyler Wells (1-0, 3.60). Skenes has emerged as one of baseball’s premier pitchers, boasting impressive numbers including 195 strikeouts in 173 innings of work, presenting a significant challenge for the Orioles’ lineup.