US EditionOrioles Face the Twins with 1-0 Series Lead
Trevor Rogers threw seven scoreless innings in the Orioles' 2-1 win, marking the first victory under manager Craig Albernaz and limiting Twins to five hits.
- On Thursday, the Baltimore Orioles opened the 2026 season by defeating the Minnesota Twins 2-1 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, marking the first victory of the Craig Albernaz era as manager.
- Orioles starter Trevor Rogers tossed seven scoreless innings, while Twins starter Joe Ryan was nearly untouchable in his second career Opening Day start, keeping opposing hitters off balance throughout.
- Baltimore broke through in the seventh inning with a sacrifice fly and an RBI single from Blaze Alexander to take a 2-0 lead, overcoming defensive miscues that Twins manager Derek Shelton said they had to "clean up."
- Despite a late run in the eighth, the Twins finished with five hits and went 1 for 12 with runners in scoring position, while Orioles reliever Ryan Helsley secured the win with dominant ninth-inning performance.
- Twins manager Derek Shelton reflected on the pitching duel, saying "You expect a 2-1 game because it's the best of two guys," capturing the competitive nature of the season's opening contest.
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