Orioles Ride Early Homer, Strong Pitching to Series Win Over Giants

BALTIMORE (Interstat) — Samuel Basallo hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Pete Alonso added a two-run double and the Baltimore Orioles beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Sunday afternoon at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

The Orioles took two of three in the series before an announced crowd of 24,091. Baltimore has won five of its last six games.

Basallo’s blast off Adrian Houser (0-2) set the tone. Alonso’s double highlighted a two-run fifth. Casey Schmitt had three hits, including a ninth-inning solo homer, for the Giants. Baltimore starter Cade Povich (1-0) earned the win, allowing one run over 6 2/3 innings.