Taylor Ward's Late Homer Lifts Orioles to 3-2 Win Over Astros

Taylor Ward hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night. The win extended Baltimore's winning streak to five games, their longest of the season. The Orioles struggled against Houston's starting pitching for most of the game. However, they mounted a comeback against Astros reliever Bryan King. Adley Rutschman started the rally with a ground-rule double, and Ward followed by sending the next pitch over the left-field wall for his seventh homer of the year. Cam Sanders earned his first win of the season after entering with the bases loaded and one out in the seventh inning. Sanders, who was acquired from Pittsburgh earlier in the week, helped keep the game within reach. The Astros took an early lead but could not hold off Baltimore's late surge. The Orioles' bullpen held Houston scoreless over the final two innings to secure the victory. With the win, Baltimore continues its strong play and looks to build on the winning streak in the upcoming games.