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Pittsburgh Pirates vs Baltimore Orioles โ Recap
February 21, 2026 ยท Ed Smith Stadium ยท View Preview
Game Recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates secured a decisive 8-2 victory against the Baltimore Orioles, with a massive six-run fifth inning proving to be the insurmountable difference.
Pittsburgh scored two runs in the contest prior to their offensive explosion, steadily building momentum. Despite putting two runs on the board themselves, the Orioles struggled to string together enough offense to match the Pirates' output throughout the game.
The contest pivoted dramatically in the top of the fifth inning, where the Pirates unleashed their most significant offensive performance of the day. Six runs crossed the plate for Pittsburgh in that frame alone, transforming the score into a commanding lead. Ryan O'Hearn was a central figure in this decisive rally, launching a three-run home run that significantly contributed to the outburst.
Ultimately, Pittsburgh's ability to produce one overwhelming offensive inning was the key to their victory, creating a cushion that Baltimore's hitters were unable to overcome. With the win, the Pirates move to 62-65, while the Orioles' record now stands at 61-64.
Player of the Game
Turning Point
The game turned in the 5th inning, when the Pittsburgh Pirates scored 6 runs.
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Kremer L |
|
2.0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Levi Wells |
|
2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Jarod Bayless |
|
2.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Wilber Dotel W |
|
2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4.50 |
| Chayce McDermott |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Tyler Wells |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Yaramil Hiraldo |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Yennier Cano |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Cy Nielson |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| David Matoma |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Justin Meis |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Matthew Ager |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Michael Darrell-Hicks |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Noah Murdock |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Richard Guasch |
|
0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Dietrich Enns |
|
0.1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 162.00 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endy Rodriguez |
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ryan O'Hearn |
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Blaze Alexander |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Gunnar Henderson |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leody Taveras |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Mountcastle |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Cook |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Alfonzo |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oneil Cruz |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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