Pete Alonso hits 30th home run as Baltimore Orioles defeat Tampa Bay Rays

Pete Alonso hit his 30th home run of the season—a go-ahead two-run shot—to power the Baltimore Orioles past the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 Messenger-Inquirer. The blast extended Alonso's hitting streak to a career-high 13 games, cementing his breakout year with the club CBS Sports.
Orioles pitcher Trevor Rogers struck out six batters over seven innings to secure the victory Messenger-Inquirer. Alonso has become the eighth Orioles player since 1954 to reach 30 home runs in his first season with the franchise Sports Article.
The two-run shot came with two outs, giving the Orioles a crucial lead they would not relinquish Winnipeg Free Press. Alonso's power surge has been the offensive engine driving Baltimore's recent success. The 30 home runs mark a major milestone for the slugger in his first year wearing an Orioles uniform.
Alonso extended his hitting streak to 13 straight games, surpassing his previous career best CBS Sports. The streak shows remarkable consistency at the plate during a critical stretch of the season. His recent hot bat has coincided with the Orioles' improved performance on the field Yahoo Sports.
Rogers delivered a strong seven-inning outing with six strikeouts to earn the victory Messenger-Inquirer. The Orioles pitcher held the Rays to just three runs on limited offense. Rogers' dominant performance kept Baltimore in control throughout most of the game.
With his 30th home run, Alonso joined an exclusive group of only eight Orioles players to reach that mark in their first season with the team since 1954 Winnipeg Free Press. The achievement reflects both his talent and the high expectations placed on him when he joined Baltimore. Alonso has delivered during his inaugural season with the franchise.
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