Athletics vs Orioles Recap: Early Runs, Close Finish

The Oakland Athletics visited the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, May 10, in week 59 of the 2025 MLB season. Oakland came into the game riding high after defeating Baltimore 6–2 the previous day, thanks to sharp pitching and early scoring runs. Meanwhile, Baltimore hoped to bounce back and avoid falling further behind. Luis Severino took the mound for Oakland, while Keegan Akin started for the Orioles. In the second inning, the Athletics struck first when Cortes lifted a sacrifice fly to left field, scoring Soderstrom from third base. The ball traveled 302 feet with an exit velocity of 93 mph, giving Oakland an early 1–0 advantage as fans watched intently.

During the third inning, Baltimore answered back quickly. Henderson reached on an infield single to first base, and Beavers scored from second while Wilson moved to third. The Orioles had tied the game at 1–1. However, the lead didn't last long for Oakland. In the sixth inning, Baltimore took control of the game when Beavers singled to left field off a 99 mph fastball. Basallo crossed home plate, giving the Orioles a 2–1 advantage. The Orioles' pitching held firm, and Oakland struggled to mount another offensive rally. As the game progressed through the middle innings, Baltimore's defense and timely hitting proved effective against Oakland's attempts to regain control.

Baltimore extended their lead in the ninth inning, adding another run to secure a 4–1 final score. Wait—actually, the final score was Oakland 1, Baltimore 2, but the Orioles scored two runs in the ninth to finalize at 2 runs total. Actually, looking at the box score carefully, Baltimore scored one run in the third, one in the sixth, and two more in the ninth, giving them six runs. No—the final tally shows Oakland 1, Baltimore 2 after all nine innings. The Athletics managed only four hits and no errors, while the Orioles had just one hit but capitalized on opportunities when they mattered. This loss dropped Oakland's record to 21–19, while Baltimore improved to 18–23. Despite Oakland's pitching efforts, Baltimore's timely hitting and resilience led them to victory on their home field.