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Orioles Extend Winning Streak to Seven, Beat Astros 5-2

7/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Orioles beat the Astros 5-2 on Sunday, extending their season-best winning streak to seven games.
Starter Brandon Young (8-2) threw seven innings, allowing one run on five hits and striking out seven.
The Orioles added a two-run single by Leody Taveras in the fifth and solo homer Coby Mayo in the sixth.
Gunnar Henderson delivered an RBI single and stole home to give the Orioles a 2-0 lead.

History

Historical Context

The 1970 Baltimore Orioles, managed by Earl Weaver, posted a 108-54 record, finished first in the AL East by 15 games, swept the ALCS and won the World Series, showing how extended winning runs often lead to postseason glory. The 2024 club’s current seven-game surge echoes that historic momentum, suggesting a similar AL pennant push.

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Story summary

The Orioles beat the Astros 5-2 on Sunday, extending their season-best winning streak to seven games.
Starter Brandon Young (8-2) threw seven innings, allowing one run on five hits and striking out seven.
The Orioles added a two-run single by Leody Taveras in the fifth and solo homer Coby Mayo in the sixth.
Gunnar Henderson delivered an RBI single and stole home to give the Orioles a 2-0 lead.

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