Coby Mayo carried the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, September 7, 2026, blasting two home runs and knocking in three runs to power Baltimore to a 6-4 victory over the Cleveland Guardians at Camden Yards. Trevor Rogers delivered a commanding 7.1-inning start, surrendering just one earned run while striking out six, and the Orioles' offense did enough early damage off a struggling Cleveland bullpen to make the win stand despite a late scare in the ninth.

Coby Mayo Powers Baltimore Offense with Two-Home-Run Night

Mayo was the story from the first pitch to the last. Going 2-for-5 on the evening, he provided the power Baltimore needed against a Cleveland pitching staff that cycled through five arms. His two home runs and three RBI were the difference in what turned into a competitive nine-inning contest.

Samuel Basallo and Rece Hinds each added a pair of hits to keep the offense humming. Basallo went 2-for-3, while Hinds reached base twice in just two at-bats, giving the middle of the Orioles lineup consistent production throughout the night.

Trevor Rogers Dominates in 7.1-Inning Gem

Rogers was as good as Baltimore needed him to be. He worked 7.1 innings, allowed six hits and zero walks, struck out six Guardians, and gave up just one earned run. He earned the win, and for good reason — the Orioles stayed in front as long as he was on the mound. The zero-walk line is worth emphasizing: Rogers threw strikes all night and kept Cleveland's offense largely off balance.

Rico Garcia came on in relief and handled his 0.2-inning stint cleanly, allowing no hits and no runs to bridge toward the ninth.

Ninth-Inning Bullpen Drama Before Josh Walker Slams the Door

The final three outs were not easy. Andrew Kittredge ran into serious trouble in the ninth, allowing three hits and giving up three earned runs to bring Cleveland within two. Nathaniel Lowe did the most damage for the Guardians in that stretch, going 1-for-1 with a home run and three RBI to turn a comfortable lead into a two-run game.

Josh Walker entered with the tying runs potentially in reach and got the final out to secure the save and preserve the 6-4 final. It was a messy close, but Baltimore got the result.

Cleveland Starter Joey Cantillo Couldn't Find the Strike Zone

The Guardians' troubles started with their own starter. Joey Cantillo lasted just 2.1 innings, allowing three hits and four earned runs while issuing five walks. That combination of free passes and hard contact gave Baltimore the platform to build a lead that Cleveland ultimately could not fully erase. Franco Aleman, Slade Cecconi, Daniel Espino, and Craig Yoho all followed for Cleveland, with Cecconi providing the most stability — three innings, three strikeouts, two earned runs allowed.

Steven Kwan went 2-for-4 for Cleveland and Jo Adell chipped in two hits and an RBI, but the Guardians could never get the big inning they needed until it was too late.

What's Next for Baltimore

The Orioles take a 6-4 win into the next game of this series, with momentum behind a starting pitcher who looked sharp and an offense anchored by a young slugger making his presence felt. If Mayo continues to swing the bat like this and Rogers keeps locating his fastball, Baltimore will be a difficult out for anyone coming through Camden Yards.

  • Coby Mayo: 2-for-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI
  • Trevor Rogers: 7.1 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K (W)
  • Josh Walker: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER (SV)
  • Andrew Kittredge: 0.2 IP, 3 H, 3 ER
  • Joey Cantillo: 2.1 IP, 3 H, 4 ER, 5 BB (L)