Game Updates
The Oakland Athletics unleashed an offensive onslaught at Camden Yards on Saturday night, crushing the Baltimore Orioles 11-3 in a game that was over before it began. Shea Langeliers led the charge with a 3-for-4 night, including a towering home run and three RBIs, while Brent Rooker delivered the knockout blow with a two-run homer as part of a four-RBI performance. The A's pounced early, tagging Orioles starter Brandon Young for six runs in just three innings, with Nick Kurtz and JJ Bleday each contributing multi-hit efforts in a relentless 14-hit attack. Oakland's bullpen then slammed the door, with Michael Kelly and Hogan Harris combining for three scoreless frames to seal Baltimore's fate.
Baltimore's usually potent lineup never found its footing, mustering just three runs despite Gunnar Henderson's three-RBI homer—a rare bright spot in an otherwise forgettable night. The Orioles' pitching staff, already taxed by the A's early barrage, surrendered 11 runs for the second time this week, raising questions about their depth as the playoff race intensifies. For Oakland, the blowout victory marks their third straight win and sends a statement: this young, explosive lineup is capable of dominating even the AL's best. Meanwhile, Baltimore will look to regroup quickly with a crucial series finale looming on Sunday.