MLB·RECAP·August 30, 2026 07:25 PM ET

Orioles beat Athletics 8-5, extend series lead

Baltimore entered Sunday with a 2-0 advantage.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 301 min read

Gunnar Henderson goes 4-for-4 with 2 homers and 5 RBI as the @Orioles finish the sweep of the A's! https://t.co/zpHO3s22 Via @MLB on X

What happened: The final result moved Baltimore's series lead to 3-0. The Orioles have won every game played in the series.

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Why it matters: The Athletics can no longer win the series.

By the numbers: Baltimore won 8-5 after carrying a 2-0 series lead into the game.

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