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Cowser’s 13th-Inning Walk-Off Ends Orioles’ 1985 Drought

5/27/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Colton Cowser hit a walk-off two-run homer in the 13th, his second straight, the first Oriole to do so since 1985.
A replay review overturned an out at home plate, confirming Cowser safe and extending the game.
Starter Kyle Bradish allowed one run over six innings, lowering his May ERA to 3.49.
Reliever Rico Garcia pitched scoreless ninth and tenth innings and struck out Richie Palacios with the bases loaded.

History

Historical Context

The Orioles’ dramatic 13th-inning walk-off by Colton Cowser echoes Cal Ripken Jr.’s 1985 walk-off homer that capped a season in which Baltimore led MLB with 214 home runs and finished 83-78. That power surge followed the franchise’s 1983 World Series title under manager Joe Altobelli, establishing a tradition of late-inning heroics that today fuels manager Brandon Hyde’s young-core rebuild.

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Story summary

Colton Cowser hit a walk-off two-run homer in the 13th, his second straight, the first Oriole to do so since 1985.
A replay review overturned an out at home plate, confirming Cowser safe and extending the game.
Starter Kyle Bradish allowed one run over six innings, lowering his May ERA to 3.49.
Reliever Rico Garcia pitched scoreless ninth and tenth innings and struck out Richie Palacios with the bases loaded.

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