Ryan O'Hearn's three-run homer in the third inning propelled the Baltimore Orioles to a 6-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians, marking the Orioles' first series win of the season. Gunnar Henderson and Heston Kjerstad also contributed with home runs off Tanner Bibee, helping the Orioles secure back-to-back wins for the first time this year. Pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano earned the win, allowing two runs over seven innings, while Bibee struggled, giving up six runs and seeing his ERA rise to 5.85.
The Guardians, following a five-game winning streak, have now lost three of their last four games. O'Hearn's go-ahead homer and Kjerstad's two-run shot in the sixth inning were pivotal moments in the Orioles' victory. O'Hearn's home run, his third of the season, came on the first pitch of his at-bat against Bibee. The Guardians will send Luis Ortiz to the mound against the Pittsburgh Pirates, while the Orioles will have Cade Povich starting against the Cincinnati Reds in their upcoming games.