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Orioles Fall 6-2 as Civale Shuts Down Baz

5/10/2026

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Summary

Civale Stifles Orioles

United States, the Baltimore Orioles lost 6-2 to the Oakland Athletics Saturday, dropping to 17-23.
Athletics pitcher Aaron Civale (4-1) threw five scoreless innings with six strikeouts.
Orioles starter Shane Baz (1-4) allowed five runs in 4 2/3 innings, including a three-run homer to Brent Rooker; his ERA is 5.48 and he signed a $68 million, five-year contract.
The Orioles loaded the bases with no outs in the fifth but struck out or hit fly balls, drawing boos.
Orioles pinch-hitter Colton Cowser’s single in the eighth stopped a shutout; Andrew Kittredge gave up a run in the ninth.

Summary

Orioles Falter

Orioles fell to 0-9 vs left-handed starters this season.
A crowd of 39,311, the second-largest Camden Yards attendance this year, came for a Tupac bobblehead giveaway.
Rookie right-hander Trey Gibson pitched the final two innings and allowed one run.
Blaze Alexander was scratched with a tight calf and replaced by Weston Wilson at third base.

History

Historical Context

In 1970 the Baltimore Orioles, led by manager Earl Weaver, posted a 108-54 record, swept the Twins in the ALCS and beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 in the World Series while Jim Palmer recorded a 2.71 ERA; today’s sub-.500 seasons have reignited pressure on ownership to recapture that dominance as costly contracts are scrutinized.

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Civale Stifles Orioles

United States, the Baltimore Orioles lost 6-2 to the Oakland Athletics Saturday, dropping to 17-23.
Athletics pitcher Aaron Civale (4-1) threw five scoreless innings with six strikeouts.
Orioles starter Shane Baz (1-4) allowed five runs in 4 2/3 innings, including a three-run homer to Brent Rooker; his ERA is 5.48 and he signed a $68 million, five-year contract.
The Orioles loaded the bases with no outs in the fifth but struck out or hit fly balls, drawing boos.
Orioles pinch-hitter Colton Cowser’s single in the eighth stopped a shutout; Andrew Kittredge gave up a run in the ninth.

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