The Houston Astros edged out the Baltimore Orioles with a 5-4 win at Daikin Park. The game took place on August 16, 2025. Enyel De Los Santos secured the win, bringing his record to 3-3 for the season.

Jose Altuve hit a home run and contributed an RBI for the Astros. The Orioles had strong performances from Dylan Carlson, who hit a home run and had two RBIs. The Astros now hold a 68-54 record, maintaining their position at the top of the AL West, while the Orioles fell to 56-66 in the AL East.

The Astros scored first in the second inning with a run. They added two more runs in the fourth inning to take a 3-0 lead. The Orioles responded in the fifth inning with two runs, making it 3-2. In the seventh inning, the Astros added another run, extending their lead to 4-2. The Orioles tied the game with two runs in the eighth inning. In the bottom of the ninth inning, the Astros scored the winning run, ending the game 5-4.

Enyel De Los Santos played a key role for the Astros. He pitched the final two innings without allowing a hit or a run. His performance earned him the win, improving his record to 3-3 with a 4.43 ERA.

On the offensive side, Jose Altuve contributed with a home run. He also had one RBI and scored a run, helping the Astros score. Carlos Correa also added to the offense with two hits and an RBI.

For the Orioles, Keegan Akin took the loss. He gave up one run in less than an inning of work. Dylan Carlson stood out at the plate with a home run and a triple, driving in two runs and scoring twice.

What’s Next

The Astros continue to hold the top spot in the West with a record of 68-54. Their win over the Orioles keeps them leading in their division. This victory helps them maintain their position as they aim for the postseason. The Orioles, now with a 56-66 record, remain in fifth place in the East. The loss makes it challenging for them to move up in the standings. With the season progressing, the Orioles need to win more games to improve their position.

The Orioles will continue their series against the Astros on Sunday, August 17, 2025. The game is scheduled for 2:10 PM at Daikin Park. After this, they will head to Boston to start a new series against the Red Sox on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 7:10 PM.

The Astros will also play the Orioles again on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 2:10 PM. This game will be at home in Daikin Park. Afterward, they will travel to face the Detroit Tigers on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 6:40 PM, beginning a new series at Comerica Park.

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