Encarnacion-Strand Saves Game Twice | Baltimore Orioles News

Christian Encarnacion-Strand is turning heads with his bat and his glove, delivering clutch defensive plays that saved the Orioles’ game against the Athletics — including a game-ending throw with the bases loaded in the eighth. Shane Baz pitched five strong innings, but it was the defense, led by Encarnacion-Strand’s heroics, that kept the game alive. The Orioles’ offense finally clicked, with Colton Cowser’s homer and Leody Taveras’ three RBIs giving them a four-run lead. Relievers Alex Hoppe, Yennier Cano, and Cam Sanders shut down late-inning rallies, and Andrew Kittredge closed it out. The win keeps the Orioles one game behind the final Wild Card spot as they head to Colorado for their final road game. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0f766929b46fa215