Pete Alonso has his first two-homer game with the Orioles in a 10-5 win over the Rangers

Pete Alonso put on a power display in Arlington on Sunday, launching two home runs and driving in four as Baltimore rolled past Texas 10-5, snapping a drought that had stretched across the first two games of the series.

The Orioles had been stuck in neutral at the plate, managing just three total runs during a three-game skid that included a pair of 2-1 setbacks to open the set against the Rangers. That all flipped in the finale, with Alonso setting the tone and the lineup following suit to avoid a sweep.

Alonso’s first multi-homer performance since joining Baltimore couldn’t have been better timed. Each blast energized a dugout that had been searching for a spark, and his four RBIs anchored a relentless afternoon for the visiting offense. Texas native Colton Cowser chipped in with a home run of his own, a feel-good moment in his return to his home state, and Tyler O’Neill added another long ball to pad the cushion.

While Texas posted five runs to keep the pressure on, Baltimore’s attack kept stacking quality at-bats and breathing room. The Orioles mixed power with timely contact, giving their pitching staff the margin it needed to navigate the finale with far less stress than the previous two tight games.

Beyond the immediate relief of a win, the result carries weight in the standings. Baltimore improved to 57-61 and remains squarely in the American League wild-card hunt, sitting two games back. The offensive surge offered a reminder of the lineup’s ceiling after a week that didn’t reflect its potential.

Alonso’s emergence as a thunderous middle-of-the-order anchor adds a new edge for Baltimore down the stretch. His ability to change the game with one swing reshapes how opponents approach the entire lineup, especially with complementary threats like Cowser and O’Neill forcing pitchers to pick their poison. If Sunday’s breakout is a sign of what’s to come, the Orioles could make up ground quickly.

Key takeaways:

• Pete Alonso crushed two homers and drove in four, his first two-homer game with Baltimore.
• Colton Cowser (a Texas native) and Tyler O’Neill also went deep.
• After scoring just three runs during a three-game losing streak, the Orioles erupted for 10.
• Despite dropping the first two games 2-1, Baltimore avoided the sweep with a decisive win.
• The Orioles move to 57-61 and remain two games off the AL wild-card pace.

With the series capped by a shot of confidence and power, Baltimore heads forward with renewed momentum—and with Alonso’s bat looking like a game-changer exactly when they need it most.