Powerful Performance Leads Baltimore Orioles to Victory Over Texas Rangers - Sports

The Baltimore Orioles showed off their hitting prowess against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field , with standout performances from Gunnar Henderson , Adley Rutschman , and Anthony Santander . These All - Star hitters represented the Orioles at the recent Major League Baseball All - Star Game hosted by the Rangers . Despite some initial setbacks during the Home Run Derby and the Midsummer Classic , the trio found their groove in the game against the Rangers , contributing significantly to the Orioles ' 9 - 1 victory.

 Henderson tied a career high with four hits , Rutschman hit a two - run homer , and Santander smacked a pair of long balls and matched his career best with five RBIs as the Orioles opened the second half of the season with a 9 - 1 win over Texas.

The Orioles relied heavily on the long ball to secure their victory , showcasing their power - hitting abilities . Their approach at the plate focuses on looking for good pitches to hit rather than solely aiming for home runs , resulting in an impressive league - leading 153 home runs.

Manager Brandon Hyde commended the trio of hitters for their outstanding performance , with Henderson leading the team with 28 home runs , followed by Santander with 26 , and Rutschman with 17 . Santander , in particular , has had success against Rangers right - hander Max Scherzer , boasting a 4 - for-10 record with two home runs against the veteran pitcher . Scherzer , with a 1 - 2 record and a 2.96 ERA , will face the Orioles in his sixth start of the season.

On the other hand , the Rangers will send right - hander Grayson Rodriguez to the mound , who has struggled against Texas in his two career regular - season starts . Despite a strong performance from Scherzer in his last outing against the Houston Astros , the Rangers will look to bounce back after a lackluster offensive display in the previous game , managing only two hits against the Orioles.

The Rangers may face a lineup without the fully healthy Josh Smith , their top performer with an .854 OPS , who sustained an injury after being hit by a pitch in the previous game . Manager Bruce Bochy expressed hope for Smith 's quick recovery , emphasizing his importance to the team 's offensive lineup . As both teams prepare for Saturday 's matchup , the stage is set for another exciting game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field.