Astros Lose To Orioles | News Radio 1200 WOAI

Gunnar Henderson #2 and Adam Frazier #12 of the Baltimore Orioles high five after defeating the Houston Astros 8-7 at Minute Maid Park on September 18, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

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The Astros dropped their home series opener. Houston lost to the Baltimore Orioles 8-7 at Minute Maid Park. Ryan Pressly was charged with his fifth loss and sixth blown save after he allowed three runs in the top of the ninth. Jose Abreu and Martin Maldonado homered in the losing effort. Jose Altuve drove-in a team-high two RBI as Houston fell to 84-and-67. The Astros hold a one-and-a-half game lead atop the AL West. Right-hander Hunter Brown will start against Baltimore tonight.