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Basallo’s 15th Homer Lifts Orioles Over Royals 5-3

7/11/2026

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Summary

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The Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 5-3 on July 10, 2026.
Samuel Basallo’s two-run homer in the eighth, his 15th, gave Baltimore a 5-3 lead.
Blaze Alexander hit a solo home run in the fourth inning, extending Baltimore’s lead to 3-2.
Brandon Young allowed three runs over seven-plus innings with five strikeouts, Rico Garcia (4-1) closed the game, and Andrew Kittredge earned his third save.

History

Historical Context

The Orioles’ 2026 5-3 win over Kansas City echoes their 1970 World Series triumph, when Earl Weaver’s squad posted a 108-win season and swept the Reds in five games. That 1970 championship marked the start of three straight World Series appearances and the franchise’s last home-venue title, a milestone that frames Baltimore’s current resurgence.

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Story summary

The Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 5-3 on July 10, 2026.
Samuel Basallo’s two-run homer in the eighth, his 15th, gave Baltimore a 5-3 lead.
Blaze Alexander hit a solo home run in the fourth inning, extending Baltimore’s lead to 3-2.
Brandon Young allowed three runs over seven-plus innings with five strikeouts, Rico Garcia (4-1) closed the game, and Andrew Kittredge earned his third save.

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