Orioles Set Franchise Record with 60 Home Runs in June, Third-Highest in MLB History

Jun 30, 2024, 12:50 AM

The Baltimore Orioles have set a new franchise record for home runs in a single month, hitting 60 homers in June 2024. This surpasses their previous record of 58 home runs set in May 1987. Anthony Santander contributed significantly with his 13th homer of the month, while Heston Kjerstad's grand slam marked the 60th home run. The Orioles' power surge led them to a 6-5 victory over the Texas Rangers, with Noah Povich earning his first major league win. The Orioles now hold the third-highest number of home runs in a single month in MLB history. Every Orioles batter with a plate appearance in June hit at least one home run, and the team now stands in first place with a record of 53-30.