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Astros Sweep Orioles at Home with 8-1 Win, Bregman’s Four-Hit Game Extends Streak to Five

Jun 23, 2024, 08:39 PM

The Houston Astros completed a home sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a decisive 8-1 victory, marking their fifth consecutive win. Alex Bregman had a standout performance with a four-hit game. The Astros, now with a record of 38-40, have reduced the Seattle Mariners' lead in the AL West to six games. Framber Valdez played a key role in shutting down the Orioles. Despite the Orioles' lineup changes, they were unable to overcome the Astros' dominance and have now been swept for the second time this year. The Orioles return home with a record of 49-28, trailing the New York Yankees by 1.5 games. The Orioles were held to 2 runs in the last 2 games after scoring 28 in the previous 2 games.