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Orioles Bash Busch Stadium's Toughness with 13-1 Rout
26 Aug
Summary
- Orioles scored 13 runs in a decisive victory.
- Pete Alonso had a monster game with four hits and four RBIs.
- Chris Bassitt delivered a quality start after returning from surgery.
Busch Stadium, recognized as one of baseball's toughest venues in 2026 with a low park factor, was surprisingly dismantled by the Baltimore Orioles.
The Orioles unleashed an offensive barrage, highlighted by an eight-run fifth inning, en route to a commanding 13-1 victory.
Pete Alonso was the offensive catalyst, achieving a perfect 4-for-4 performance with a home run and four RBIs, setting the tone early.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand further bolstered the lead with a two-run single in the decisive fifth inning, contributing to a streak of consecutive batters reaching base.
Chris Bassitt delivered a crucial quality start, striking out five and allowing only one run over 6 2/3 innings, marking a successful return from a back surgery performed earlier in the season.
