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Baltimore Orioles sweep Sacramento Athletics 8-5 behind Henderson's two home runs
The Baltimore Orioles completed a three-game sweep of the Sacramento Athletics with an 8-5 victory at Sutter Health Park. Gunnar Henderson led the comeback, going 4-for-4 with two home runs, a triple, and five RBIs.
After the Athletics took an early 5-1 lead behind hits from Lawrence Butler, Jeff McNeil, and Brian Serven, Baltimore rallied with seven unanswered runs. Coby Mayo contributed a crucial three-run home run, which was his 15th home run against a left-handed pitcher this season, tying the major league lead.
Athletics pitcher Jeffrey Springs was removed after 4 2/3 innings, having surrendered seven runs. The Orioles' win brings their record to 68-69, placing them one game behind the final American League wild-card spot.
Entities
Baltimore Orioles · Coby Mayo · Gunnar Henderson · Sacramento Athletics · Sutter Health Park
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Pete Alonso was hit in the head by a pitch during the eighth inning. www.newsday.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lawrence Butler extended his hitting streak to eight games. sportsradioservice.com · www.newsday.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jeffrey Springs surrendered seven runs in 4 2/3 innings for the Athletics. sportsradioservice.com · www.newsday.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Sacramento Athletics 8-5 to complete a three-game sweep. sportsradioservice.com · www.newsday.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Gunnar Henderson went 4-for-4 with two home runs, a triple, and five RBIs. sportsradioservice.com · www.newsday.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Baltimore Orioles' record improved to 68-69. www.newsday.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Coby Mayo hit a three-run home run, marking his 15th home run against a left-handed pitcher this season. www.newsday.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com