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Ward's Homer Beats Astros; Sanders Earns First Win, Alexander Out

7/18/2026

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Cam Sanders, acquired from Pittsburgh for cash, earned his first major-league win by striking out Isaac Paredes and retiring Christian Walker in the seventh.
Taylor Ward’s eighth-inning homer gave the Orioles a 3–2 win over the Astros, extending their streak to five games.
The Orioles played without third baseman Blaze Alexander, who is out with a broken hand, prompting manager Craig Albernaz to say club must improve road offense.

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Cam Sanders, acquired from Pittsburgh for cash, earned his first major-league win by striking out Isaac Paredes and retiring Christian Walker in the seventh.
Taylor Ward’s eighth-inning homer gave the Orioles a 3–2 win over the Astros, extending their streak to five games.
The Orioles played without third baseman Blaze Alexander, who is out with a broken hand, prompting manager Craig Albernaz to say club must improve road offense.