Oriles Defeat Cubs with Late Jackson Double

Late Inning Drama

Trailing 2‑1 with the Cubs at the plate, Baltimore sent right‑handed pinch‑hitter Jeremiah Jackson to replace left‑swinging Dylan Beavers after Chicago had already moved Ryan Rolison onto the mound. Jackson’s drive to right‑center scored Gunnar Henderson and allowed Pete Alonso to slide home just ahead of the throw, giving the Orioles a 3‑2 lead. The turnaround came after Tyler Ferguson walked and hit Dylan Beavers with one out, prompting a strategic shuffle that Chicago’s bullpen couldn’t close out. Andrew Kittridge sealed the win with his second save, delivering Baltimore its first victory in a three‑game series.

Key Offensive Sparks

Tyler O’Neill opened the scoring with a solo home run in the second inning, the only Baltimore hit until Jackson’s clutch double. Meanwhile, Seiya Suzuki played both sides of the equation for Chicago, driving in an RBI double and adding a sixth‑inning homer that tied the game at 2. Tyler Wells earned the win in relief, allowing a run before Suzuki’s extra‑base hit but surrendering no further damage. The Orioles also benefited from a defensive miscue early in the inning, as Gunnar Henderson mishandled a ball at shortstop, though the error did not cost them the game.

Pitching Recap

Chicago starter David Peterson struggled in his previous start against St. Louis, allowing ten runs, but limited the Orioles to a single run over five innings on Thursday. Baltimore’s left‑hander Trevor Rogers matched the effort, holding Chicago to one run on five hits across six innings. Over his last four starts, Rogers has posted a 2.00 ERA, a fact that helped anchor the Oriole staff despite a tricky weather situation. The Cubs’ bullpen, after Ryan Rolison’s early appearance, settled down until the eighth when Suzuki’s double sparked a brief resurgence.

Next Up for Both Clubs

The Cubs travel to Cincinnati on Friday night, where Shota Imanaga (5‑7) will face Hunter Greene (0‑1) in a key showdown for Chicago’s rebuilding roster. Meanwhile, the Orioles host Kansas City, with Brandon Young (7‑2) slated to take the mound against Luinder Avila (4‑3). Both teams will look to build on Wednesday’s thriller, banking on their recent contributions from younger players and a blend of offensive power and defensive reliability.