Jordan Westburg conectó un jonrón de tres carreras entre cuatro hits con un récord personal de cinco carreras impulsadas y Dean Kremer

On a 2-1 count, Basallo got a fastball up in the zone. He made solid contact and sent the ball into right-center field at 101.1 mph for his first major league hit. Congratulations, Samuel! Westburg and Henderson scored to give the Orioles a 12-0 lead, the final score.

A baseball fan stormed the field at Daikin Park and interrupted a game between the Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles on Sunday afternoon.

The infusion of top prospects in the Orioles’ roster is reflected in today’s lineup for the series finale in Houston.Samuel Basallo is making his debut at designated hitter. He’s batting sixth.Basallo is the 62nd player to appear in a game,

Baltimore starter Dean Kremer wears a Star of David necklace as he pitches in the first inning of the Orioles’ season-ending 7-1 loss to the Rangers in the ALDS.

Dean Kremer pitches against Nicaragua in Israel’s first game of the 2023 World Baseball Classic, March 12, 2023, in Miami. (Courtesy Team Israel)

Those moments during the season when it felt like the Orioles were scrambling to fill out their roster have disappeared like one of Samuel Basallo’s home run balls in the minors.The crab cake analogy fits again – less filler makes for a better product.

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (illness) is feeling good enough to return to the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the visiting Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Dean Kremer. Pena is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff.