Astros Win 6-3 Over Orioles with Back-to-Back Homers, Split Series

Aug 26, 2024, 01:14 AM

The Houston Astros secured a 6-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, splitting their four-game series. The game saw a dramatic moment when Ramon Urias hit a three-run homer to tie the game at 3-3 in the fifth inning. However, the Astros regained the lead with back-to-back home runs by Alex Bregman and Yainer Diaz in the seventh inning. The game also featured a remarkable defensive play by Mauricio Dubon, who made an impressive running catch but crashed into the wall, covering 130 feet, resulting in his substitution. Bryan Abreu delivered a strong performance, retiring all three batters he faced with two strikeouts. The Astros improved their record to 70-60, maintaining their lead over Seattle, while the Orioles were held to just two hits.