The Athletics scratched out a gritty 3-2 victory over the Orioles on Sunday afternoon, surviving a late Baltimore rally to snap a tense series finale. Oakland's bullpen held firm despite early struggles, with Elvis Alvarado slamming the door in the ninth after the Orioles had clawed within one run in the eighth. The A's offense, quiet for much of the game, capitalized on timely hits—Brent Rooker delivered a pair of knocks, and Willie MacIver's clutch two-RBI single in the seventh proved decisive. Baltimore's Jordan Westburg kept his team alive with a solo homer, but the Orioles stranded 10 runners, including a bases-loaded threat in the sixth that starter Cade Povich (5 Ks over 6 innings) couldn't convert into runs.

For Oakland, the win was a testament to resilience, with five relievers combining to allow just two runs after Luis Morales set the tone with 2.2 scoreless frames. The Orioles, despite outhitting the A's 6-5, fell short in key moments—Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman combined to go 1-for-8 with five men left on base. The loss drops Baltimore a game back in the wild-card chase, while the A's, riding their bullpen's late-inning heroics, gain momentum heading into their next series.