Orioles Streak Ends with Alexander Injury | Baltimore Orioles News

The Orioles clawed back with a wild 8-2 win over the Royals, ending a four-game skid and capping a rollercoaster first half — but at a steep cost: star hitter Blaze Alexander fractured his hand after being hit by a pitch. With another key player sidelined and a gaping hole at third base, the team’s 46-52 record underscores deeper issues in fielding, base running, and clutch hitting — until now. Alexander’s walk sparked a five-run sixth inning fueled by a sun-drenched ball, a balk, a check-swing single, and a monster homer from rookie catcher Samuel Basallo. Despite shaky starter Shane Baz, the bullpen locked down the Royals for four innings, delivering a much-needed win before the brutal second half begins. 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/4ff808c1789ff74a