Dylan Carlson leads Orioles to third consecutive victory with homer

On May 26, 2025, the Baltimore Orioles played against the St. Louis Cardinals, marking a significant moment in their season. The Orioles achieved their first three-game winning streak after defeating the Cardinals 5-2 at their home stadium. Dylan Carlson, a player who was previously with the Cardinals, showcased his strength by hitting a three-run homer in the fourth inning, putting his current team in a commanding position early in the game. His performance was crucial as it offered the Orioles their third straight win, a feat they had not accomplished this season until now. The victory also marked the first for pitcher Charlie Morton since joining the Orioles. Morton, who was struggling with poor performance earlier in the season, managed to secure the win by pitching six solid innings while allowing only four hits and two runs. Morton’s notable improvement was evident as he reduced his earned run average (ERA) significantly, moving it from 7.68 to 7.09 following this game. This turnaround in performance has become vital for the Orioles, who have been struggling in the American League East standings, currently sitting at the bottom. In the earlier games leading up to this win, the Orioles had also seen strong pitching from their starters, which had been a considerable area of concern for the team throughout the season. Over the last 17 and two-thirds innings, the starting pitchers allowed only two runs, an improvement that could be a turning point for the team moving forward. The Orioles had recently made management changes, promoting Tony Mansolino to interim manager after firing Brandon Hyde, which might have contributed to the sudden improvement in the team’s performance. Despite their recent successes, the Orioles remain 15 games under .500, signaling that there is still a long way to go for them to climb out of the standings turmoil. Nevertheless, players like Dylan Carlson and Charlie Morton have refreshed their strategies and performances, showcasing the potential of the team to make some strides in the upcoming games. If the Orioles can maintain this momentum and continue to produce strong performances, they may start to change the narrative of their season and potentially challenge for a better standing as the season progresses.