Astros Shut Out Orioles To Open Series

Spencer Arrighetti #41 of the Houston Astros pitches in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 22, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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The Astros opened their four-game series at Camden Yards with a 6-0 victory over the Orioles. Spencer Arrighetti was credited with the win after striking out six batters over six scoreless innings. Ben Gamel and Shay Whitcomb each drove in a pair of runs for the 'Stros. Houston snapped a two-game losing skid and remains atop the AL West at 69-and-58. They visit the Orioles again tonight. Right-hander Hunter Brown is scheduled to start opposite Baltimore southpaw Cade Povich.